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I'd like to run iTunes as a Windows service on my home dev server which runs Windows 2008 so that I can stream my collection to my AppleTV over my home network. Currently I have to log in to Windows and open iTunes before the AppleTV can see the library. I have tried setting iTunes up as a Windows service so that it'll start at boot time. Not successfully, though, while it appears in the process list it isn't contactable via another instance of iTunes.

Does anyone have any tips on this or am I wasting my time?

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Your question is certainly on-topic here, but I don't know how much help you'll get. Super User might be a better place for the question - if you want it migrated, talk to the moderators about moving it. – CajunLuke Jun 12 '12 at 22:43
I would sooner set Windows to log in automatically, and then add iTunes to start up automatically. – Randolph West Jun 12 '12 at 23:28
I don't want to have to have a user session running - its a server after all ... – 5arx Jun 13 '12 at 0:07
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Although this isn't off topic here, it may get more audience with Windows service familiarity over on SuperUser. I'll migrate it presently... – bmike Jun 18 '12 at 0:13

migrated from apple.stackexchange.com Jun 18 '12 at 0:14

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You can basically do this on Windows with FireDaemon, This lets you run any program as a service, so this may help you. For specifically iTunes there is a software called iHomeServer (Paid), You may check out that.

These are the best ways to do, but if for any reason they does not work, You may try any of these guides:
1. HowToGeek
2. MSFN

Hope this helps.

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Thank you. I'll give your suggestions a try and report back ... – 5arx Aug 14 '12 at 9:05
Another commercial option with an iTunes as a service tutorial – CoreTech Mar 11 at 13:29
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Check out a link here that was originally meant for Windows Home Server, but looks like it could apply nicely to your situation.

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