I'm handling some sys-admin tasks in a small business and need a reliable solution to record a voice signature during web application use. I've got a PowerShell script that tracks a specific title bar in Edge, records audio using ffmpeg, then encrypts it with gnupg and uploads it via curl. The issue is that the script isn't very stable. I've tried using startup items and Task Scheduler, but they don't trigger reliably and sometimes spawn multiple instances. Closing the laptop lid often causes hangs while ffmpeg is running. I'm considering alternatives like creating a service, but I'm not experienced with that. Is there a safer way to maintain this script on Windows 11?
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You could try using NSSM to run your script as a service. It can handle restarting if things go awry. Just make sure it’s compatible with Windows 11.
Instead of a script, maybe a small C# application running as a service would work better long-term? It could provide you with more reliability.
That definitely seems like a more stable option, but I’m not a programmer and PowerShell felt easier to pick up.
It seems like this could be handled better through web development rather than a script. Have you considered a solution integrated within the web app itself?
We can't modify the provided web app since it’s hosted by the carrier.
If they don't understand sysadmin roles, then suggest they hire a developer. Sysadmins typically handle system stability, not heavy programming tasks like this one.
I get that, but for a small family business, it's tricky to find those resources.
This is exactly the issue here; small businesses often lean on sysadmins for development work.
Creating a service is pretty straightforward if you know a bit of C#. Here's a template to help you set it up... Just grab the script from GitHub at startup!
Nice! Could a service handle expanding the WindowTitle from a user’s application?
Is NSSM safe to use with Windows 11? It seems like it hasn't been updated in a while.