Re: Running a software / program as a service.

From: Joe Richards [MVP] (humorexpress_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 04/30/05

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    SC will not run an app as a service, it is for installing and configuring services. 

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Joe Richards Microsoft MVP Windows Server Directory Services
www.joeware.net
Chris M wrote:
> Backup wrote:
> 
>> I am looking to have a program run as a service in my Windows XP or 
>> 2003 Box.
>>
>> Normally I have it start up in the startup folder, but this requires 
>> me to login into the computers profile to do so.  So what I am looking 
>> for is to some how have it start when I boot my pc (as a service).
> 
> 
> Take a look at sc create /?
> 
> or Google for SRVANY.EXE as Joe suggested.
> 
> YMMV with either of these methods. As Joe said, it's best if the program 
> is meant to be a service in the first place.
>
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