Running Program as a Windows Service 1

[xterra]

Hi All,

I need my program to run as a service because I need it to run when the Server is booted. Right now my program works but it only works when the Server has been logged in. The program is fairly simple it just watches a directory and updates the database when it changes. I have a form right now but don't need it, I just have it minimized and hidden if that makes a difference. Anyone know how to run your program as a service?

Thanks,

Adam

 

[mattKnight]

Serach this forum for NTSVC.ocx, which allows your porgram to run as a service.

There are also other (not free) solutions

http://www.desaware.com

being one of them.

However, you need to ensure that either your program doesn't interact with the user (no message boxes etc) or that you ensure that the "interact with the desktop" check is set in the service properties.

Take Care

Matt
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