Removing a service in 2k

[shnigganoo]

Apart from using the registry is there an *.exe that is commonly available for the use of actually removing a service and not just disabling it.

We test a tool that has a batch service but with each new release (weekly at the mo) we have to edit the registry to remove the service and then go and create a new one. Now that's fine for us in test but if we roll out live with this and the issue is not addressed I would not be keen on the support group doing this as mistakes could easily be made.

Any ideas anyone?

[oioldman]

Why would you want to remove a service from the system?

For example, in WindowsXP if you remove the BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)) service you wouldn't be able to install ServicePack2 as it is a required service and also the WindowsUpdate function wouldn't work, so surely to disable and have if needed is better and safer in long term.

Just my thoughts.

[the_badman]

Apart from using the registry is there an *.exe that is commonly available for the use of actually removing a service and not just disabling it.

We test a tool that has a batch service but with each new release (weekly at the mo) we have to edit the registry to remove the service and then go and create a new one.  Now that's fine for us in test but if we roll out live with this and the issue is not addressed I would not be keen on the support group doing this as mistakes could easily be made.

Any ideas anyone?

Why would you need to delete/reinstall the service. (assumption is you are creating service) Otherwise, why not make your own batch file that 'removes' the key and then re-creates whatever keys you need.

[tguy]

Search Google or Support.Microsoft.Com for delsrv.exe. You will need to download the executable, expand it, and install it.

Then go to a command prompt and type: delsrv <name of service>

That should do it.