To generate a pop up from windows service..

[ag46677]

Hi all, The problem is I am unable to generate the an alert/popup from a windows service. Can any body has got the solution for generating it. Please help. Its urgent. :( Thanks in Advance Ankur

[Leyu]

You can't! Write to event log...

[ag46677]

Thanks for the reply .. but how does the general pop up ex: system connection, scan and etc pop up comes. I think these are all services running in the system which on detecting the required thing generates an alert. Isn't it??? Thanks Ankur

[Laddie]

It can be done in round round way.. 1) Create another application ie form application and create a property that will be displayed as the message. 2) When you require to show the message create the object of this Form and set the property to the message you want and call the Show() Method. 3) Now go to your service right click > Properties > In the first tab you will find some check box called "Allow the service to interact with desktop") and restart the service. Note : It is highly discouraged to set the option "Allow the service to interact with desktop".

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