How can I start a windows service using c#?

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Hi,
I have created a windows service and installed it successfully. But I am not able to start it. The following message comes whenever I try to start it.

"The <service name=""> Service on Local Computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs".

Please suggest me how to start this service.
Thank you.

Posted 19-Feb-15 3:18am

Parag Soni

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ZurdoDev · Answer 1 · 2015-02-19T03:27:00

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You'll have to debug it. It could be getting an error. I suggest you look in the Event Viewer. Also make sure the Log On account has the proper permissions to do whatever it is your service does.

And lastly, make sure your service is not one of the kinds the message mentions, one that is only used by other services or programs and doesn't need to be constantly running.

Posted 19-Feb-15 3:27am

ZurdoDev

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Parag Soni 19-Feb-15 9:33am

The Program doesn't contain any error. Also the service doesn't perform any special task for which permission could be needed. And how can I know the service type? I have created it in the same way in which any general service is created.
Why I am facing this problem?

ZurdoDev 19-Feb-15 9:35am

Look in the event viewer.

Add logging to your service.

Parag Soni 19-Feb-15 10:07am

I found the solution from event viewer.
Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestion.

ZurdoDev 19-Feb-15 10:08am

Wonderful. Glad to hear it.

Parag Soni 19-Feb-15 10:11am

Actually the .exe and .dll file used in that were not at the same location. Thats why.. :)

PIEBALDconsult 19-Feb-15 13:34pm

I'd put the DLL in the GAC.

PIEBALDconsult 19-Feb-15 9:55am

"The Program doesn't contain any error"

I bet it _does_.

ZurdoDev 19-Feb-15 10:06am

Clearly. ;)