how to start the windows service through other application with start type automatic

[naresh]

Hey i want to select the start type for the windows service to automatic by using another application . Is it possible. if so please reply
thanks in advance
naresh

 

[JohnH]

Start/stop the service with the ServiceController class, see tips at http://www.vbdotnetforums.com/showpost.php?p=32507&postcount=2.

The service startup type is an installation option, this information is stored in the registry, where you can modify it. Here some info about this http://www.dotnet247.com/247reference/msgs/20/100138.aspx In short, it's in
"LocalMachine/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Services/ServiceName"
where you set 'start' key to value (0)Boot (1)System (2)Automatic (3)Manual (4)Disabled

 

[naresh]

Its working fine thanks,

At the same time i want to start the service through programming. Can u help in that,

thanks in advance,
Naresh

 

[JohnH]

quoting myself:
Start/stop the service with the ServiceController class, see tips at http://www.vbdotnetforums.com/showpost.php?p=32507&postcount=2.