Run newt.exe as Windows Service

[LukasSt46]

Hi, is it possible, to run newt.exe including all parameters, as a Windows Service?

[oschwartz10612]

You should be able to but you'll have to create it manually! Take a look at the following link: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3582108/create-windows-service-from-executable

[LukasSt46]

Yes, I tried that. Unfortunately, the service doesn't start. It stays in the "Starting" state and then terminates after 60 seconds. The service would work during those 60 seconds. It seems as if the EXE file isn't transmitting the "started" status to Windows.

[oschwartz10612]

Instead of manually creating the service, have you considered using a tool like nssm (Non-Sucking Service Manager)? It simplifies creating Windows services from executables. It might handle the 'started' status issue automatically. You can find it here: https://nssm.cc/

If you still encounter problems with nssm, please provide the command you used and any error messages. Unfortunately I am not a Windows expert and have not created services before but if we figure this out we could add it to the docs.