VB.Net window service install 64 bit

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I'm writing a windows service in VS 2010 and using VB as my language. When I compile the service and then try to install the service onto a 64 bit machine that has 2008 R2 as the OS. It still wants to install the service as a 32 bit software. Does anybody have any ideas what I could be doing wrong? Thank you in advance.

Posted 27-Sep-11 2:20am

CovePark5229

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luisnike19 · Answer 1 · 2011-09-27T03:41:00

Solution 1

When you compile it, change the target CPU: x64

Posted 27-Sep-11 3:41am

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CovePark5229 27-Sep-11 10:54am

I did do that and it still wants to install the software under Program Files (x86) folder. Do you have any other ideas? Thanks.

André Kraak · Answer 2 · 2011-09-27T04:59:00

Solution 3

See if this helps How to: Create a Windows Installer for a 64-bit Platform[^]

Posted 27-Sep-11 4:59am

André Kraak