How can I make service apps with Visual c# Express?

Question

I have build an application to parse Xml file for integrating data in mssql database. I\'m using Visual c# express. There\'s a way to make service with express edition or I a ha

Answer 1

Express Edition can write and compile Windows Service projects, but it can't create them normally. The only easy way is to create a new service project in Visual Studio, and then copy the project files to the machine with Express Edition. After that you don't need Visual Studio any more.

There are 3 ways to accomplish this:

• Go to a machine with Visual Studio and create the project
• Google an online tutorial for creating services and download the project source code
• Download and install a 90 day trial version of Visual Studio to create the project

However you'll still run into some difficulties such as if you want to rename your project or not have to repeat this for every new service. The best long term solution is to get the boss to finally pay for a copy of Standard or Professional edition.