App.config in Windows Service

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Hi,
While I'm trying to read connection string which is in App.Config file I'm getting error like "Object reference not set to an instance of an object."
string strconn = System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["ConnectionString"].ToString();

For the windows service where I need to keep app.config file and how.

Thanks in advance.

Posted 31-Aug-10 19:48pm

YSridhar

Updated 31-Aug-10 21:41pm

LittleYellowBird

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*Suvabrata Roy* · Answer 1 · 2012-06-18T01:21:00

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Hi,

Right click on App.Config then
Properties > Copy to Output Directory > Copy always

Then Rebuild the project and run the project

I think it will work

Posted 18-Jun-12 1:21am

Suvabrata Roy

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Member 12714911 9-Jan-18 5:08am

I used your solution but my problem still exist.