Installing Windows Service without rebuilding

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How can I install same windows service in different Service name as it has to point to a different database on the same machine.

Is there a way I can do without having to rebuild the project and change the name in Service installer?

Thanks in advance

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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The service name is a string. You can pass it as a parameter to the installer and install the same service multiple times using the parameterized service name.

Here's an abstract base class we use for service that includes a code based installer. You can adapt this to parameterized service name easily.

Converting a c# commandline app to a Windows service

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answered Aug 28 '13 at 01:54

Samuel Neff

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Well...isn't that nifty. And here I was changing the name in the service and rebuilding. I should have asked this question myself! ;) – NotMe Aug 28 '13 at 01:58
@ChrisLively, haha, glad it helps. :-) – Samuel Neff Aug 28 '13 at 02:00

Installing Windows Service without rebuilding

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