running shoutcast server in background (Windows)

zaknafeindourde · 2nd November 2006, 08:07

I am trying to run Shoutcast server in the background on Windows XP.
I tried both versions (GUI and console)
However they both leave a window open in the current logged in console.

How can I run Shoutcast with no window open left ?

Is there a way to run Shoutcast as a system service ? or at least run it as local system account ?

Thanks

Thunder B34$T · 2nd November 2006, 09:25

Yes but i donÂ´t know command for the cmd but can take a look at www.microsoft.com i think thy may help you out.

Sorry for my terreble english iÂ´am german.

lopcan · 2nd November 2006, 09:47

in console windows you can monitor your service (it isn't good?)

zaknafeindourde · 2nd November 2006, 10:06

thanks for replies. however I couldn't find the solution yet.
I guess there must be a configuration option or command line parameter for this.
am I the only one who needs this ?

Greg_E · 2nd November 2006, 18:21

Here is one thread, but there is another that also helped me to get mine running as a service on win2000 server, but I'm having trouble locating it!

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....n+as+a+service

Greg_E · 2nd November 2006, 18:27

I should also add that the resource kit for XP is available for download from Microsoft, and should include the srvany.exc and instsrv.exe applications. Apparently srvany works as a wrapper to execute an application, and is called during boot. My server runs just fine without having the computer logged in, which is good for recovering from a power outage.

zaknafeindourde · 3rd November 2006, 11:00

Hi,

I used srvany and instsrv. They are really very useful.
Thank you.
I have another question. When I end the original process from task manager the service is not shown as stopped. That is normal as the service process is "srvany.exe" and that does not stop.
Is there a way to make the service down when the original process is ended ?

Also, I couldn't find the srvany.wri file anywhere. How can I obtain it ?

Thanks

Greg_E · 4th November 2006, 18:44

I forget where I found it, but it should be in the resource kit somewhere. I'm using win2000 and I had to find the pieces not the whole resource kit.

networknova · 4th November 2006, 22:59

maybe run it as a service? this might help http://commandwindows.com/sc.htm

hackerdork · 5th November 2006, 00:02

srvany will always run once its installed as a service, its just wont run shoutcast is you shut that instance off.

no worries with linux

you can run anything in the background. do'h..

Cheers

2nd November 2006, 08:07	#1
zaknafeindourde Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: istanbul - Turkey Posts: 6	running shoutcast server in background (Windows) I am trying to run Shoutcast server in the background on Windows XP. I tried both versions (GUI and console) However they both leave a window open in the current logged in console. How can I run Shoutcast with no window open left ? Is there a way to run Shoutcast as a system service ? or at least run it as local system account ? Thanks

2nd November 2006, 18:21	#5
Greg_E Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,687	Here is one thread, but there is another that also helped me to get mine running as a service on win2000 server, but I'm having trouble locating it! http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....n+as+a+service Your mileage may vary!

2nd November 2006, 18:27	#6
Greg_E Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,687	I should also add that the resource kit for XP is available for download from Microsoft, and should include the srvany.exc and instsrv.exe applications. Apparently srvany works as a wrapper to execute an application, and is called during boot. My server runs just fine without having the computer logged in, which is good for recovering from a power outage. Your mileage may vary!

3rd November 2006, 11:00	#7
zaknafeindourde Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: istanbul - Turkey Posts: 6	Hi, I used srvany and instsrv. They are really very useful. Thank you. I have another question. When I end the original process from task manager the service is not shown as stopped. That is normal as the service process is "srvany.exe" and that does not stop. Is there a way to make the service down when the original process is ended ? Also, I couldn't find the srvany.wri file anywhere. How can I obtain it ? Thanks Last edited by zaknafeindourde; 3rd November 2006 at 12:24.

4th November 2006, 18:44	#8
Greg_E Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,687	I forget where I found it, but it should be in the resource kit somewhere. I'm using win2000 and I had to find the pieces not the whole resource kit. Your mileage may vary!

2nd November 2006, 09:25	#2
Thunder B34$T Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Yes but i donÂ´t know command for the cmd but can take a look at www.microsoft.com i think thy may help you out. Sorry for my terreble english iÂ´am german.

2nd November 2006, 09:47	#3
lopcan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 31	in console windows you can monitor your service (it isn't good?)

2nd November 2006, 10:06	#4
zaknafeindourde Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: istanbul - Turkey Posts: 6	thanks for replies. however I couldn't find the solution yet. I guess there must be a configuration option or command line parameter for this. am I the only one who needs this ?

4th November 2006, 22:59	#9
networknova Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ontario Posts: 402	maybe run it as a service? this might help http://commandwindows.com/sc.htm Shoutcast Stats Page Example Find Your External IP

5th November 2006, 00:02	#10
hackerdork Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Circa sometime. Posts: 3,297	srvany will always run once its installed as a service, its just wont run shoutcast is you shut that instance off. no worries with linux you can run anything in the background. do'h.. Cheers ~ According to the ship's log we're down to our last 3000 vomit bags.It'll never be enough. search the forums! don't PM me on how-to, or ask me to setup you system. you do it so you learn.

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