What is windows services

The definition of windows services in wikipedia is " a Windows service is a long-running executable that performs specific functions and which is designed not to require user intervention. Windows services can be configured to start when the operating system is booted and run in the background as long as Windows is running, or they can be started manually when required"

you can develop windows services using the .net framework. the above article is an example of how to build a windows service using .net. various examples include a filesystemwatcher service that can monitor files in a folder on the PC, or application specific procedures can be included to run systematically within a windows service.

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Dipal Choksi15y ago
The definition of windows services in wikipedia is " a Windows service is a long-running executable that performs specific functions and which is designed not to require user intervention. Windows services can be configured to start when the operating system is booted and run in the background as long as Windows is running, or they can be started manually when required"

you can develop windows services using the .net framework. the above article is an example of how to build a windows service using .net. various examples include a filesystemwatcher service that can monitor files in a folder on the PC, or application specific procedures can be included to run systematically within a windows service.
Javeed M Shaikh15y ago
hi Alok,

please refer to this C# Corner article:

http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/uploadfile/mirfan00/windows-service-in-C-Sharp/