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VB 6.0 application as NT/2000 Service (without forms or OCX)

I am using the component SVCIT from ServiceMill for creating VB 6.0 Application to run as NT/2000 service. Now there are two things i need to know, is SVCIT better than NTSVC.OCX. Which one of them is more reliable since i am developing an application for a 24/7 environment and thus my app has to be very stable and reliable.

Now the second issue is my app reads all parameters from the windows registry whenever the service starts/restarts thus i do not need a form for the service application.

So can anyone help me regarding how to create a stable VB 6.0 application that would run as a service and does not need a form or any OCX control.

I small question along with that. When the Stop/Pause event fires in SVCIT or in NTSVC.OCX does the app stops automatically or i can wait for the current job to complete then stop/pause the app?

Regards,

Debjit Kar

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debjitk

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So i can rely on NTSVC ocx? And there no prob in developing service app in VB 6.0 like this? So you ae assuring that crreating app like this ca be very stable.

I liked your suggestion....
but not closing the question here since i also wanted to know how to create VB 6.0 app to run as service without using Forms or any OCX controls.

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Hi i checked the code at: http://www.freevbcode.com/ShowCode.Asp?ID=4317 but quite confused.

Mandtis

You could also make your program as normal, and use the following freeware program to get it to run as a service:
http://www.judoscript.com/goodies/RunExeSvc/index.html
Greets!

debjitk

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Hello,

I am closing this question with thanks to ADSaunders.

Indeed if you want to create a windows service in VB 6.0 then the best options are to use NTSVC.OCX or ServiceMill Control.

Very recetly after i posted this question i tried my hands on VB.net Windows Services. They rock man! Anyone trying to create a windows service i would suggest VB.net instead of VB 6.0.

Generally it is not recommended to use VB 6.0 to create windows service.

Honestly, in VB.net creating a windows service is quite a wonderfull experience.

But if you still want to create your windows service in VB 6.0 then use NTSVC.OCX or ServiceMill Control.

Thx again to ADSaunders.

Regards,

Debjit Kar