Windows Service

[Greyskull]

Howdy all,

I have done single windows service applications before but this time I want to expand my knowledge on windows services but kinda got stuck. I am confused where to start on this project of mine but basically I want to be create an application that can create / delete windows service(s) that are related to the application itself. Each service in the application is able to watch a directory and based on the parameters that are set for the service, it will be able to delete the files on it

For example, the application is called GS.
The first task of it is to create the following:
1. service to be called GS:Service1 and its task is to watch C:\TestOne\ and delete all text files in this directory that are older than 7 days
2. service to be called GS:Service2 and its task is to watch D:\TestSample\Dir\ and delete all files and subdirectories on there that are older than 3 months

Once the services are created in the app, you will be able to see the service status on the app where you can start / stop the service as well as modify the parameters that was set on it.

I have no problem in creating just a static service but I have a problem creating multiple services Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Really would appreciate any help on this.

Thanks in advance,
Greyskull

[jmcilhinney]

Each service would be its own project with its own installer added. Your application can then execute that installer at the commandline, either directly by redirecting stdin or vis a batch file. You can then use a ServiceController object to control the service. ServiceController is a component so it can be added to a form in the designer if desired.