Changing the ColdFusion MX 7 user account in Windows

The ColdFusion services, by default, run under the highly privileged system accounts. For an extra level of security, Macromedia recommends that you create a Windows user under which you run the services and only give privileges needed to run the web application (for example, folder permissions for the web root.)

To change the ColdFusion MX 7 user account:

1. Open the Services Control Panel. (For example, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.)
2. Right-click ColdFusion MX 7 Application Server, and select Properties.

   The ColdFusion MX 7 Application Server Properties (Local Computer) dialog box appears.

3. On the Log On tab, select This account, and enter the account information.
4. Click OK.
5. In the Services control panel, right-click ColdFusion MX 7 Application Server, and select Restart.

   Caution: Do not rename your Windows Administrator account. This causes problems with security policies and profiles.

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