How do I Run a program as a Service? 1

[vcsltd]

I have a program that must be run when the server is started, but I am unsure of how to set it up to run as a Service.
I know this is possible to do because I have seen it mentioned on a forum before, But I can't seem to find it.

Can anyone help please?

 

[darranagl]

I'm sure there is a utility to convert from an App to a service on the NT4 Resource Kit, but I don't have my CD with me to check the name.

I think its called INSTSRV.EXE
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[tom11011]

Check out MS Q article number 137890

 

[MaxZak]

First, you have to install srvany as a service

instsrv [servicename] [path]\srvany.exe

then edit this registry key to specify the program you wish to start:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\[servicename]

add the key "Parameters" of type "REG_SZ" and type in the value Your program's file name.
Doing that you'll be able to see in your services list the new [servicename], and you can choose to start it automatically with Windows using a particular account.

 

[Tourist]

Thanks guys, I'm sure this will come in handy some day

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[vcsltd]

Thank-you very much.
I will work on this today.