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How to create a windows service?

I have a exe in vb.. How can i make it run as a windows service??

nitin.sundar
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There is a simple utility which somes with the windows 2000 and windows 2003 resource kit.

Its called the Srvany.exe, it allows any windows application to run as a windows service.

Let me know if you need further help.

binoj_daniel
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Thanx for that Info. But i would need some more help. I would like to know how exactly it can be done using srvany. Also does this work in Windows Xp?(I actually need it specifically for Windows Xp)

nitin.sundar
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Srvany works for win NT, XP, 2000, 2003

You can download it from http://www.coderewind.com/?downloads&view_download=16

It also contains a detailed help file with screen shots also on the download page.

binoj_daniel
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Thanx mate... Will ping you if i have any problems....

nitin.sundar
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