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This is the classic use case. You have a domain service account that needs to run a Windows Service, but it keeps failing because it lacks the privilege.

NTRights was originally part of the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools , which can still be downloaded for legacy support. However, in modern Windows administration, many of these tasks have shifted to: ntrights

ntrights -r SeBackupPrivilege -u "CORP\jsmith" This is the classic use case

Here is the basic syntax:

The "RightName" parameter is case-sensitive and must match Windows internal constants. Common examples include: : Log on as a service. SeNetworkLogonRight : Access this computer from the network. SeBatchLogonRight : Log on as a batch job. SeSystemtimePrivilege : Change the system time. Modern Alternatives in modern Windows administration