How to: Create Windows Services (C++ Programming)
To create a Windows service, use the Windows Service template, which is available from the New Project dialog box.
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To create a Windows Service
On the File menu, click New, and then click Project.
The New Project dialog box appears.
In the Project Types pane, click the Visual C++ Projects node. In the Templates pane, click the Windows Service icon.
In the Name box, enter a unique name for your application.
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You can also specify other project and solution settings from the New Project dialog box, but these settings are not required.
Click OK.