Kirk_G Posted August 24, 2003 Posted August 24, 2003 I've got a windows service that I would like to run but can't seem to get it installed. I run the installutil program using the service as the parameter and a dialog box pops up asking for a logon name and password for the service. I have tried every user/password combo on my PC including administrator and can't get it to work. It says the install failed because of invalid password, username, etc. In the service util in win2K I see that most services use a LocalSystem logon. How do I find the password for this? Any help would be appriciated. Thanks Quote
Administrators PlausiblyDamp Posted August 24, 2003 Administrators Posted August 24, 2003 If you are just entering a name and a password it does seem to fail. Try \username or \username if you are in a domain. Quote Posting Guidelines FAQ Post Formatting Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them. -- Albert Einstein
Kirk_G Posted August 24, 2003 Author Posted August 24, 2003 Next dumb question. I was able to successfully install and use the Windows Service in Win2K. Now how do I remove it. I see how to disable it but I can't make changes and recompile because I get an error saying the resources are being used by another process. Thanks Quote
Kirk_G Posted August 24, 2003 Author Posted August 24, 2003 I think I figured it out. I just had to stop the service, then go into the registry under services and delete it. Please reply if there is a better way to do this. Thanks Quote
TommyGun665 Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 There is a better way. I remove my services through Add/Remove Programs. These installers are built with Windows in mind and can be removed using normal window uninstalls. Quote
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