Windows service - installer

[Mark]

I've created a windows service that has a reference to another class library
project. This all exists in VS.NET as a single solution. It is in release
mode, and I'm ready to create an installer. I've added a new project to my
solution of the type "Setup Wizard". I indicated it was a Windows
Application, and that I wanted everything included with the exception of the
debug files. I did not add any additional files.

I've never used the Setup Wizard before. Is there a better way to do this?
Any red flags or items I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance.

Mark

[Mark]

Just installed it on a W2003 Server. No error messages during installation.
HOWEVER, when I go to Services to start it up, it's not listed at all.

I've successfully deployed it on my own machine using InstallUtil.exe, but I
was under the impression that the installer Setup Wizard would do this for
me???

Thanks in advance.
Mark

"Mark" <mf****@idonotlikespam.cce.umn.edu> wrote in message
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I've created a windows service that has a reference to another class library project. This all exists in VS.NET as a single solution. It is in release mode, and I'm ready to create an installer. I've added a new project to my solution of the type "Setup Wizard". I indicated it was a Windows
Application, and that I wanted everything included with the exception of the debug files. I did not add any additional files.

I've never used the Setup Wizard before. Is there a better way to do this? Any red flags or items I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance.

Mark

[Jay B. Harlow [MVP - Outlook]]

Mark,
You need to add the assembly where the service is as a custom action in the
setup.

In order to use the custom action You need to add a Project installer your
project that has a service installer in it...

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...plications.asp

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...pplication.asp

Hope this helps
Jay

"Mark" <mf****@idonotlikespam.cce.umn.edu> wrote in message
news:ej**************@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

Just installed it on a W2003 Server. No error messages during
installation.
HOWEVER, when I go to Services to start it up, it's not listed at all.

I've successfully deployed it on my own machine using InstallUtil.exe, but
I
was under the impression that the installer Setup Wizard would do this for
me???

Thanks in advance.
Mark

"Mark" <mf****@idonotlikespam.cce.umn.edu> wrote in message
news:u#**************@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

I've created a windows service that has a reference to another class

library

project. This all exists in VS.NET as a single solution. It is in

release

mode, and I'm ready to create an installer. I've added a new project to

my

solution of the type "Setup Wizard". I indicated it was a Windows
Application, and that I wanted everything included with the exception of

the

debug files. I did not add any additional files.

I've never used the Setup Wizard before. Is there a better way to do

this?

Any red flags or items I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance.

Mark