How to debug the .NET Windows Service OnStart method?

Question

I have code written in .NET that only fails when installed as a Windows service. The failure doesn\'t allow the service to even start. I can\'t figure out how I can step int

Answer 1

Use following Code in Service OnStart Method:

System.Diagnostics.Debugger.Launch();

Choose Visual Studio option from Pop Up message. Remember to run Visual Studio as Administrator.

Note: To use it in only Debug mode, #if DEBUG compiler directive can be used, as follows. This will prevent accidental or Debugging in Release mode on Production server.

#if DEBUG
    System.Diagnostics.Debugger.Launch();
#endif