How can I get a windows service to open and run a WPF application

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I understand that you cannot have GUI with a windows service, however I would still like to have the service show my WPF window at all times, even when the computer is locked or logged off. The application just scrolls through images and displays them. Is there a way I can achieve this? If so, could you please provide helpful/detailed information on how to do so. Thank you

What I have tried:

I cant seem to find any helpful information online besides people saying to use named pipes or IPC but with no elaboration.

Posted 2-Sep-20 6:45am

RyanCardin

Updated 2-Sep-20 7:06am

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[no name] 2-Sep-20 13:07pm

What does the service have to do with the WPF app? The service can "post" info (to something) and the WPF app can "poll" that something if that's what it's all about. The something is up to you: file folder; database; message queue; whatever.

RyanCardin 2-Sep-20 14:45pm

What would you recommend to use/do to complete the problem I was trying to solve i.e display the application that flips through images at all times?

[no name] 2-Sep-20 17:51pm

Any "image" program can run a "slideshow" and "Task Scheduler" can start programs. Otherwise, you're being too vague.

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F-ES Sitecore · Answer 1 · 2020-09-02T07:07:00

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You can't do that, no. If you could what would stop me showing a screen that looks like the login screen to take your username and password?

Posted 2-Sep-20 7:07am

F-ES Sitecore