Why must service be set as LocalSystem?

https://wyday.com/wybuild/help/silent-update-windows-service.phphttps://wyday.com/wybuild/features.php

The first page I have linked says that a service must be set as "LocalSystem," rather than "LocalService" in order to carry out updates correctly.The second page says "You can update your program files, system files, and system registry without worrying about UAC."

If my app is installed to the AppData folder, why does the service need to be set as "LocalSystem" in order for wyUpdate to replace the files? Which step along the way requires elevated permissions?

Thanks,Jeremy

Hey Jeremy,

For you case you can use LocalService. For most cases LocalSystem is the only choice because admin permissions are inevitably needed.

Great! Thank you.

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