Windows service OnStart and OnStop, How can I use it in console app

To use a Windows Service's methods like OnStart and OnStop in a console application in .NET 4.5 and C#, you can create an instance of your service class in the console application and manually call these methods. Here's how you can do it:

1. Create a Windows Service Class
If you haven't already created a Windows Service class, here's a basic example:

 

using System.ServiceProcess;

public class MyWindowsService : ServiceBase
{
    public void Start()
    {
        OnStart(null);
    }

    public void Stop()
    {
        OnStop();
    }

    protected override void OnStart(string[] args)
    {
        // Your startup logic here
        Console.WriteLine("Service is starting...");
    }

    protected override void OnStop()
    {
        // Your shutdown logic here
        Console.WriteLine("Service is stopping...");
    }
}

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2. Create a Console Application
Now, create a console application and reference the class where your Windows Service logic is defined.

3. Instantiate and Use the Service Class in the Console Application
In the Main method of your console application, you can instantiate your service class and call the Start and Stop methods.