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VB.NET | Convert EXE to Service

I have a vb.net exe program that stays minimized all day and moves files every 15 minutes. Would it be more efficient converting it to a Windows Service, and if so, how do I go about it? It is currently a Windows Form that uses the Timer fuction in Visual Studio.

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potpourrigroup / broadbent,

You may also need to set the service to "interact with the desktop", by going to its properties under SERVICES, and going to the "Log On" tab.

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I have Visual Studio Express and I don't see the Windows Service template. Can I download it or do I need the "real" version of studio? This is a company project so purchasing VS wouldn't be OK if I really need it. I'm sure I could do a lot more with the full version anyway.
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Oops... Meant it WOULD be OK.
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And I can't find how to "interact with the desktop"
I have VS 2003, and 2005 Express
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As I meantioned above, go to SERVICES (control panel>administrative tools), "log On" tab, and it's there