Show a message box from a Windows Service

Question

Can you display a message box (or any form of notification) from a windows service? Can\'t get it to work. I used:

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Answer 1

OS:XP Enabling Interactive Mode for Windows Services

Procedure

1. Open the Services control panel. For example: Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
2. Select the Cast Iron Secure Connector service.
3. Right-click the service name, and select Properties. The Service Properties window is displayed.
4. Select the Log On tab.
5. Select Local System account and then select Allow service to interact with desktop.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Restart.