How to create a windows service from java app

Question

I\'ve just inherited a java application that needs to be installed as a service on XP and vista. It\'s been about 8 years since I\'ve used windows in any form and I\'ve neve

Answer 1

it's simple as you have to put shortcut in

Windows 7 C:\users\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup(Admin) or User home directory(%userProfile%)

Windows 10 : In Run shell:startup

in it's property -> shortcut -> target - > java.exe -jar D:\..\runJar.jar

NOTE: This will run only after you login

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With Admin Right

sc create serviceName binpath= "java.exe -jar D:\..\runJar.jar" Will create windows service

if you get timeout use cmd /c D:\JAVA7~1\jdk1.7.0_51\bin\java.exe -jar d:\jenkins\jenkins.war but even with this you'll get timeout but in background java.exe will be started. Check in task manager

NOTE: This will run at windows logon start-up(before sign-in, Based on service 'Startup Type')

Detailed explanation of creating windows service