debugging windows service vb.net express 2008
Hi can anyone help me to do this?
i found one website that tells me to go into the design view right click and select 'add installer'.
however vb 2008 express doesn't have the template so the option isn't there?
many thank
Matt.
i found one website that tells me to go into the design view right click and select 'add installer'.
however vb 2008 express doesn't have the template so the option isn't there?
many thank
Matt.
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i downloaded a template file for the service from here
http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?txtCodeId=4511&lngWId=10
http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?txtCodeId=4511&lngWId=10
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ok following the workaround that you posted is there anyway i can change the installer (page 3) to be automatically called from within vb?
i.e.
can
installutil <dir>
be called by the program rather than using a command prompt?
i.e.
can
installutil <dir>
be called by the program rather than using a command prompt?
You need to install the service first before you can start debugging it.
To install a service, you need to do this through the command prompt
To install a service, you need to do this through the command prompt
ASKER
ok i've tried running
installutil C:\myService.exe
and i get the error
access to the path 'c:\windows\Microsoft.Net\
any ideas how to get around this?
many thanks,
matt.
installutil C:\myService.exe
and i get the error
access to the path 'c:\windows\Microsoft.Net\
any ideas how to get around this?
many thanks,
matt.
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sorry i wasnt runnig the cmd in administrator mode. its installed the service now i can see 'NewService1' in the list however when i try and start it i get the message
the newservice1 service started on Locl Computer and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by any other services ro programs.
any ideas what this means?
the newservice1 service started on Locl Computer and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by any other services ro programs.
any ideas what this means?
Than there is a problem (bug, problem) in your service.
ASKER
ok great i've manged to start the service now and as per the example it is logging the entries.
is there any way i can debug the code, i.e utilise break points, etc?
is there any way i can debug the code, i.e utilise break points, etc?
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superb thank you so muchfor all your help!
According this not: No support for creating Windows Services
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Visual_Studio_Express#Visual_Basic_Express
(you can with a workaround, ... http://www.dotheweb.net/articles/dotnet/servicesexpress/services.aspx)