>If I run a Windows Service by clicking on the EXE, is it normal, even if the Timer gets activated at the end of the OnStart() event, that it will close immediately? For now, I cannot compare from running it from the Services area by clicking on Start as it doesn't want to start.
Maybe your service is not allowed to start under your logon account:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_serviceCan you use sc.exe to start/stop your service?
Regards. Al
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