Best guide for creating Windows Services in C# .NET? [closed]

Question

I'm looking to convert a small .NET console application into a Windows Service. I'd like to build two versions, one using .NET 2.0 and another with .NET 3.5 .

Are there radically different approaches that need to be taken, or will the 2.0 version be roughly equivalent to the 3.5 version? Where's a good source of information (i.e. a web-based guide) that can walk me through the steps of setting up the service?

Thanks! P.A.

Answer 1

Actually, .NET 3.5 does change the C# code a little. For example, you can use the var keyword, and you can use the hidden private variables for properties. It is still based on CLR 2.0.

There is a pretty good article at msdn that talks about windows services and walks you through building one.

Answer 2

To supplement Rick's answer, I'd suggest the MSDN Walkthrough

It is incredibly verbose and touches on event logging as well as an installer.