>>I have one exe that needs to be running 24/7 on a computer, so I usually add it to the Startup folder on the computer. I don't have the resources right now to convert it into a Windows Service.
>>I think there are some 3rd party software that will run exe files as a service.
>>Does anyone have any experience with this?
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>>A consultant I talked to recomended XYNtServiceProject but I have not had time to look into it yet.
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>The thread mentioned by Nadya gives some interesting pointers.
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>I tried with the product from Microsoft, but couldn't make it work. I suspect I overlooked some minor detail.
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>The free download from http://www.pirmasoft.com/runassvc.php, on the other hand, is very easy to use, so logically there is less chance of screwing things up.
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>The only other thing you have to do is to invoke
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>SYS(2340,1)
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>in your Visual FoxPro program.

Thanks Hilmar. I read your thread last night but I have not had a chance to dig into it or test it.
The app is not a VFP app, it is a .NET Windows Form app. Do you know of any issues using RunAsSvc.exe in conjunction with a .NET Win Forms app?
My customer tried to configure Windows Server (2003 I think) using M$ reccomended ways but the service started and then stopped just like you reported.

What is the purpose of SYS(2340,1)? I have not dealt with VFP in a long time but am curious.

Thanks,
Einar