Question

I have been quite comfortable with windows-services, I have been practicing since from last two weeks. Would you please explain me some of the basic applications of Windows service, so that I can take it as homework and practice. (it need not be too basic)

I have already designed and implemented a project/service which is meant for closing all the browsers, when I open a program(or process) saying “Gtalk”.

I am interested and very eager to learn more things about Windows services.

Regards.

Answer 1

The word ‘service’ (Windows or othwerwise) implies that it is something that runs without a User Interface and possibly without any user interaction; it is constantly ‘running’ waiting to service commands sent to it.

a Windows service is a long-running
executable that performs specific
functions and which is designed not to
require user intervention. Windows
services can be configured to start
when the operating system is booted
and run in the background as long as
Windows is running, or they can be
started manually when required.

Ref.