Is it possible to add to an unattend install of Windows SP2, the installation of an .exe as a service that start automatically.

I have copied my exe into the C:\windows\system32 directory.

Now I just want to make it a service.

Anyone has a link, a solution or any tip that would help me.

Best regards

John

what you you want to use as a service?

you could add it to the key

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

keyname=exename

and place it in the system32 folder, this would NOT install it as a service, but it would run each time the computer is booted up, this is where virus scanners are often installed for example..

Thanks Fett

Thanks Bledd

I don't want to run the program (exe) into the startup menu.

I want the program to run as a service.

I thought that Microsoft had made a software in the ressource kit that could allow that...

I am still searching

Thanks

Let me know if you find anything else.

John

Microsoft have it for NT4 .. ill check if i cannot find something newer

OK i find it

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documen...-us/instsrv.asp

Download link

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=en

YESS!!!!!!

Thanks a million FETT!

JOhn

Np, plz reply if it work

Look at SC.EXE, and the create command

SC CREATE <SERVICE NAME>

Yzöwl

Does SC.EXE from Win2k resource kit work with XP? This M$ KB article doesn't list XP in the "applies to" section. I don't see the utility in the W2003 resource kit tool list either. Thanks.

sc.exe is already built in to XP, just type in it and see.

Thx Yzöwl... SC.exe are handly. ill use it for sure!

i find easier to look on "hklm\system\currentcontrolset\services", see how it works and create your own reg.

ouch! this is the hard way

sc.exe is already built in to XP, just type in it and see.

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Thanks. I had Win2k when I asked the question