Simple Service using VB .NET express

[ias0nas]

Hello,

I just downloaded the VS 2005 express for vb .NET
I am trying to setup a very simple windows service

I created a console Application and put a simple code to send one e-mail in the Sub main

I then used the sc to register the .exe file as a service.

The service is showing in the services, and the code is excecuted when I start the service (I get an e-mail), but then I get an error that the service failed to start with this message:
Error 1053: The service to the start or control request in a timely fashion.

Is it not possible to create an application, develop it, debug it, and then install it as a service?

Why is it that in the express there is no option for starting a new windows service project?

Thank you

 

[JohnH]

Express is limited for this type of advanced feature. It is possible to add a Windows Service project template for Express also, for example see this post: http://www.vbdotnetforums.com/showpost.php?p=30791&postcount=2

You can't create any other type project and register it as a service.