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InstallUtil is a command-line utility used to install and uninstall Windows services by executing installer components in an assembly. On WindowsForum.com, users frequently discuss using InstallUtil to deploy services developed in Visual Studio, particularly when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 or later. Common issues include access denied errors, prompts for credentials, and failures due to insufficient permissions or missing service account mappings. Troubleshooting often involves running the command prompt as an administrator, verifying the service account, and ensuring the assembly path is correct. The tag covers practical installation steps, error resolution, and compatibility challenges across Windows versions.
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    Windows 7 How to install window service In windows 7 with Installutil

    Hi I had made a simple window service in VS 2010 and try to install it but getting error Access Denied. When I run the command as InstallUtil "Path to Service" then a message box is appear which asked for username and password but after filling that getting error that either no mapping is...
    • nrsharma
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    • access denied command line error installutil permissions service installation visual studio windows 7 windows services
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Installing Service under Windows 7

    Sorry for posting this in the wrong thread but I'm not able to find where exactly this would go. Brief outline of my problem; I have created a Windows Service using VS2008 Professional that installs no problem under Windows XP using InstallUtil <service_name.exe> - The same code branch and...
    • Hena
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    • client computer debugging development diagnostics event log exception installation issues installation log installutil problem solving programming rollback security service installation visual studio vs2008 windows 7 windows services
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to install a Windows Service?

    Background: I am a developer. I write Windows software for a living, have done for many years. And this problem has got me flummoxed :( I've written a simple Windows service. It was working just great on Windows XP. So I ported the source code across and recompiled it. No problems experienced...
    • KazMax
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    • background services developers error handling exe files installation issues installutil permissions porting code scm sdk service control manager service management software development startup services tech support troubleshooting windows 7 windows services windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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