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I suspect this should be pretty easy, but i can't figure it out...

I've created a windows service - runs just great. How do supply information
to show in the description field of Services control panel applet? Thanks.

Jerry
Nov 20 '05 #1
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http://www.codeproject.com/dotnet/do...escription.asp

-Rob Teixeira [MVP]

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I suspect this should be pretty easy, but i can't figure it out...

I've created a windows service - runs just great. How do supply information to show in the description field of Services control panel applet? Thanks.
Jerry

Nov 20 '05 #2
Perfect, thanks.

"Rob Teixeira [MVP]" <RobTeixeira@@m sn.com> wrote in message
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http://www.codeproject.com/dotnet/do...escription.asp

-Rob Teixeira [MVP]

"Jerry Camel" <rl*****@msn.co m> wrote in message
news:OQ******** ********@tk2msf tngp13.phx.gbl. ..
I suspect this should be pretty easy, but i can't figure it out...

I've created a windows service - runs just great. How do supply

information
to show in the description field of Services control panel applet?

Thanks.

Jerry


Nov 20 '05 #3

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