Service Installer was created because I have never been a fan of command lines. Install Util.exe may work, but I still can't figure out why Microsoft didn't spend a little time and create a GUI for it.

This is a very simple utility that makes installing Windows Services simple.

To run the service:

Installed Version

Double click on the 'Service Installer' shortcut on your desktop after installation.

Source Code Version

Press Debug > Start Debugging or run the 'ServiceInstaller.exe' executable located in the 'bin\debug' directory of the download.

To Install a Service

1. Enter the service name

Example: 'MyService'

2. Enter the service display name (friendly name)

Example: 'My Service Is Really Cool!'

3. Browse or enter the path for the service executable (.exe) file

Example: 'c:\Services\MyService.exe'

4. Click the 'Install Service' button.

After installation you should see a message box infoming you that your service was installed.

To Uninstall a Service

1. Enter the 'Service Name'

2. Click the 'Uninstall Service' button.

Provided the service exists and the current Windows User (you) has access to uninstall the service you should be shown a message box informing that the service was uninstalled.