Question

I have a sample windows service which I got from the following link.

http://an-it-solution.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-make-windows-service-using-c.html

when I try to run the setup file, I runs will and get installed properly.But when I go to

Right Click MyComputer—>Manage—>service.I am not able to find the service there.But when I go to Control panel–>Add or remove programs.I am able to find the installed one there and not in service.Can anyone help me.Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

I bet you haven’t done the last thing (from the link you provide)

Now go to command prompt:-

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727>installutil
C:\WinService\WindowsService1\bin\Debug\WindowsService1.exe

You must install Windows service using installutil.