Windows服务安装程序C＃

Question

I am working on a task, where I need to create a installer (.msi/exe) which can install my application as an Windows Service. Also, I need to deploy this service from a non-alterable medium (ie from CDROM). But I have my configuration files in the CDROM which I want to copy them to a local folder on hard drive before hosting the service. I understand there are different ways for creating a installer 1) Using Install shield wizard in Visual Studio 2) Advanced Installers

Which option do you think is optimal for my problem? Also, I am not sure if it is possible to copy configuration files to Hard Drive and leave the dll's on the disk while installation.

Please guide me through the right direction.

Answer 1

I am not totally clear what your real problem is, however, I try an answer:

But I have my configuration files in the CDROM which I want to copy them to a local folder on hard drive before hosting the service

If these files can be integrated in the VS solution, they can be tagged as "Content" (Build Action) and copied to the install location during setup. If you need to be more flexible, you can write a setup extension.

and leave the dll's on the disk while installation

I do not understand this. Which DLLs ?

If you are interested in some tips for creating a sample service with a complete setup, you can check my SO answer: https://stackoverflow.com/a/28853490/4547223

Or look at: http://www.rsprog.de/samplewindowsservice/

You may probably comment you experiences with that and tell us which files do you want to copy to which location and more about the background. I will try to refine my answer then.