How to creat a service 2

[coutoj]

I would like to know if i could run an application as a service. I have an app that i want to start everytime my pc is turned on. I tried to add it ask a task but it doesn't seem to work really well. If you have any tips for me let me know.

Thanks,
Jason

 

[BobSchleicher]

You need two files from the Windows NT server resource kit.
INSTSRV.EXE
SVRANY.EXE
Copy these files to %WINDIR%\system32
then goto start\run and type in this command

Instsrv xyz c:\winnt\system32\srvany.exe
This creates a service called xyz(you can name it anything)

Then goto regedit:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControllSet\Services\xyz
Create a key called Parameters
Open Parameters and create these three string values there:
AppDirectory "c:\xyz" (the path to your program dir)
Application "c:\xyz\xyz.exe" (the path to the app exe)
AppParameters "/???" (only if startup-parameters are needed)

If you don't have the resource kit just email me and I will email them to you. They are very small.

BobSchleicher
mailto:bob.schleicher@flotech.net

 

[MikeyMike]

Have you tried adding a shortcut to the app to your Start menu | Programs | Startup folder? That should work.
Mike

 

[BobSchleicher]

If you don't log in to the PC then the shortcut won't run.
That's why you need to register it as a service so it will run on load not log in.


BobSchleicher