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+1  Q: 

Windows Service AutoStart

consider a windows service with a setup project , now how can i force the windows service to start after it finish the Installation?

i tried to add project installer and in the commited even i started the service but that would only work if i used InstallUtil im looking for a way to make it while using the Setup Project...

any idea ?

+1  A: 

You could create a new custom action that would use the ServiceController class to start your newly created service.

Johann Blais  2010-10-11 12:06:38
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As Johann Blais suggested; First Add a deployment project & Add Custom Action in Both "Install" tab & "Commit" tab do what you require in these Tab, meaning start the service.

KhanZeeshan  2010-10-11 12:09:17
do you mean making a new dll and attach it to custom action ? or exe file ? cause i tried with .bat and it didnt work !
Stacker  2010-10-11 12:47:38
If you have done everything in OnStart function of Windows Service then just add the Primary Output from your Windows Service Project to the custom Actions.
KhanZeeshan  2010-10-11 12:58:08
i already did that but then what this wont force tyhe service to start after installation
Stacker  2010-10-11 13:10:10
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/zt39148a(VS.80).aspx
KhanZeeshan  2010-10-11 13:11:19
@Khan i already made the service did everything in that page , why your pointing me to that page ?
Stacker  2010-10-11 13:13:03
i didn't know that, check this link; http://www.devnewsgroups.net/windowsforms/t15625-windows-service-autostart-problem.aspx
KhanZeeshan  2010-10-11 13:34:25
actualy i guess this http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/zt39148a(VS.80).aspx will work im implementing it now
Stacker  2010-10-11 13:42:19

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