Using window service

Code_Addict

I am currently working on a program that will open on it’s own each day. I have tried using the task scheduler, but I keep getting: access is denied (0x80070005) I have looked in to creating a window service to accomplish this task. I have found a window service example that would make you system speaker beep every three seconds, that works fine. My question is how can I make a window service that will call a specific program Programming environment : Visual Basic (Visual Studio 2005 Pro) .Net Framework 2.0 SDK Can anyone out there help. Thanks in advance

Tom Deketelaere

creating a service that calls a programme is probably not the best thing to do. since a service will start before the user logs in any calls to start a programme (wich requirs a user to be logged in) could result in some very strange behavior

If my help was helpfull let me know, if not let me know why. The only way we learn is by making mistaks.

Code_Addict

Thank you for your reply And it was helpful It may steer me in an easier way I am trying to launch the program so that I will see the messages that it will display. The program is for Prescriptions, when to reorder, and a reminder when to take pills If you would have any suggestions would be helpful Thanks again

Dave Kreskowiak

Code_Addict wrote:

I have tried using the task scheduler, but I keep getting: access is denied (0x80070005)

Access Denied usually means that the account you told the Scheduler to use to launch your app either is the wrong username or you gave it the wrong password, or both. The Scheduler uses that account information to launch your app under those credentials.

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