Running batch file as a service (Windows XP only)

To run a batch file (.bat) as a windows service, you can perform the following

sc create "service name" binPath= "[path to batch file]" DisplayName= "[Display Name]"

The above command creates and registers a service with the service name specified earlier.

After the service has been registered, you should start the service. Type the following: sc start "service name"

Similarly, to stop the service: sc stop "service name"

To delete the service use the command: sc delete "service name"

Note: There should be a space between the options= and value

References:

• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/251192