使用MSI Installer的Installer Windows服务

Question

I am new to the windows installer. I need an .msi installer for a windows service written in plain c++ (No .NET). I have heard that it is possible, but i don't know how.

Can somebody tell me how to get the installer to install my service? It needs to be an .msi isntaller.

Thanks!

Answer 1

In the WiX toolset you'd just add to the Component that contains the File that is the service executable:

<ServiceInstall Id="MyService" Name="MyService" DisplayName="My Cool Service" 
                Description="Description of my cool service." 
                Start="auto" Type="ownProcess" />