Question

I want to start a windows service which I have created from another windows service.
I am using the service Controller which is available. But when I try to start the service I get a message, “Cannot open MyTestService service on computer ‘.'”

I am working on the windows xp operating system. I have given the Account for the service which I am trying to start as LocalSystem and I also tried with Localservice account.

Do I need to give special permissions to the windows service, to be able to started by another service.

Answer 1

Have you also considered to establish dependencies between your Windows Services. This way when your server reboots Windows will order all services according to their dependencies.

Here are a couple useful links:

• How to code service dependencies
• ServiceController..::.ServicesDependedOn Property