Easier way to debug a Windows service

Question

Is there an easier way to step through the code than to start the service through the Windows Service Control Manager and then attaching the debugger to the thread? It\'s ki

Answer 1

I use a variation on JOP's answer. Using command line parameters you can set the debugging mode in the IDE with project properties or through the Windows service manager.

protected override void OnStart(string[] args)
{
  if (args.Contains("DEBUG_SERVICE"))
  {
    Debugger.Break();
  }
  ...
}