ASP.NET Web Service template not exist?

Question

I have a full installation of Visual Studio 2010 with .Net framework 4. I want create my first web service. but not exist web service template.
In visual studio 2010 I go to File -> New Web Site menu , but in the New Web Site dialog box not exist ASP.NET Web Service template.

How to create a Web Service?

Answer 1

Use File->New Project->WCF Service Application.

"ASP.NET Web Services" (aka ASMX) is a legacy technology. It exists only to support existing ASMX services. Do not use it for new development.