Thanks a lot, I think this will get me started.

>Hi Hilmar,
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>>I am trying to figure out about running a Visual FoxPro application as a service.
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>>1. Among other things, I found FAQ #7636, which mentions a certain "resource kit". What is the complete name of this resource kit? Where do I find it?
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> Windows 2000 Resource Kit, Windows 2003 Resource Kit, Windows XP Resource Kit, Windows NT Resource Kit :-)
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>>2. What would the advantages be of running as a service? Any disadvantages, which might make it inconvenient to run as a service?
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> here.. http://blogs.msdn.com/calvin_hsia/archive/2004/12/13/282351.aspx
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>>3. What are the requirements? For example, does this only work on server operating systems?
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> No... API for running services has all OS based on NT
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>>TIA,
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>>Hilmar.
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>BTW don't forget to SYS(2340) - NT Service Support
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>MartinaJ