Question

How can I run my windows service once in 12 weeks? I implemented it using timers, and I am assigning the timer interval as (12*7*24*60*60*1000 milliseconds). Is there any issue if i use the timer for such a duration (12*7*24*60*60*1000 milliseconds).

If it causes an issue please suggest an alternate way to run my windows service once in every 12 weeks.

Answer 1

I think the better approach will be comparing dates.

1. Create a Windows service with timer
   with one hour interval.
2. In the onstart event of the service
   store the current date.
3. In the timer_tick / elapsed event,
   check the difference between current
   date and stored date, if it is 12 do
   operations. Also update the current
   date.