>In regards to writing to the Event Log, the problem *is* a security issue. I've used the event log also and have tried several different ways to get the Event Source created programmatically. Finally decided on a Web Service web method, which can just be accessed through IE.It only needs to be done once. Here's the web method:

I am trying to understand what this code does. Basically, I am on a PC trying to have Windows to start my service. I can't figure out why I would need to call a Web Service method.