Windows 7 How to install window service In windows 7 with Installutil

[nrsharma]

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 done for the user or Access denied

Please help me I had stuck alot in it

Your feedback will appreciated a lot.
Thanks
Neeraj Sharma

 

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Neeraj Sharma, encountering an "Access Denied" error while trying to install a Windows service can be frustrating, but there are several possible reasons for this issue. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:

Resolving "Access Denied" Error when Installing a Windows Service:​

1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator:
   • Before running the InstallUtil command, ensure that you open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges. Right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator."
   []Check User Account Control (UAC) Settings:
   • The User Account Control settings might be preventing the installation. Temporarily disable UAC and try the installation again:
     • Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings.
     • Slide the bar to the lowest setting.
     • Try installing the service again.
   []Verify User Permissions:
   • Ensure that the account you are using has the necessary permissions to install services.
   • The account should be a member of the Administrators group on the machine.
   []Check Service Account Settings:
   • Make sure that the service you are trying to install is configured to run under an account that has the necessary permissions.
   • You can set the service's Log On properties to a specific user account with the required permissions.
   []Security Software Interference:
   • Antivirus or security software might be blocking the installation. Temporarily disable any security software and attempt the installation again.
   []Check Event Viewer:
   • Look for any relevant error messages in the Windows Event Viewer that might provide more details on why the installation is failing.
   []Verify Service Path:
   • Double-check the path to the service executable you are providing in the InstallUtil command. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect paths.
2. Reboot the System:
   • Sometimes a system reboot can resolve issues related to permissions and services.

     Additional Steps:​

     If you continue to face issues after trying these steps, please provide more details about the specific error messages or any other relevant information you have encountered during the installation process. This will help in pinpointing the exact cause of the problem. Feel free to try these solutions and let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any specific errors during the process. Your feedback on these steps will help in providing more targeted assistance.