Hi,
There are 2 ways in which you can do that.
First the Simple Solution(less time consuming): Make a class and wrap the
functionallity in the class. Compile the class (using vbc/csc tool) or build
the project the dll file would be in the bin folder.
You can go to the control panes -> Schedules Task -> Add New Scheduled task.
There you can specify the periodicity in which the OS would execute your dll.
Like in your problem statement, you can specify the condition 04:00 PM daily.
In the process it would ask you the path of the dll file.
Second and the time consuming activity: Make an windows service. Have a
config file attach where you have parameters like M/H/D/F/Y for monthly ,
hourly, Daily, Forthnightly and Yearly and specify the duration.
You need to install the service using service installers. There is a lot of
stuff available for services on the net.
Hope this answers your query.
thanks and Regards,
Piyush Thakuria
"ap***********@ yahoo.com" wrote:
Hi All,
I have to develop an application .The application has to update
database.It does not have any user interface.It needs to run on Windows
XP/2000 automatically at a particular time say 4 p.m. daily.
I have to develop the application in VB.net
My first question is which Visual Basic.Net Project type do I use-
Windows Service Or Class Library?
Second Question is What are the necessary initial steps I have to take
during development?
Thirdly how do I finally install or deploy the application so that it
automatically runs at a particular time on my Computer.
The OS will be either Windows XP or Windows 2000.
In addition if there are additional settings related to Operating
system?
Please Help!
