When should I create a Windows service?
You must create a Windows service to run code in the background, without user interaction. For example, a Windows service will run even though no one is logged on. Any server that accepts connections (such as a mail, web, or FTP server) should normally be a Windows service.
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What does it mean to run something as a Windows service?
Windows services definition Unlike regular software that is started by the end user and only runs when the user is logged on, Windows services can start without user intervention and can continue to run long after the user has logged off .
Can any EXE be a service?
After you build an executable (EXE) file, you can convert the executable to a Windows service. Your Windows development tools have a utility called “sc.exe”. The SC utility converts the EXE file into a usable service in Windows.
Can a Windows service application be created in Delphi?
More about Windows and Delphi services. Although Delphi is more optimized for typical user applications, the programming language is still capable of creating service applications. Newer versions of Windows (especially Windows 10) have tightened the rules that service applications must follow, relative to Windows XP and Windows Vista.
When to use Delphi to call Win32 functions?
Start and stop a Windows service using Delphi to call Win32 functions, for those cases where you need to restart one or more services to avoid conflicts at the OS level.
Is the Delphi programming language compatible with Windows 10?
Although Delphi is more optimized for typical user applications, the programming language is still capable of creating service applications. Newer versions of Windows (especially Windows 10) have tightened the rules that service applications must follow, relative to Windows XP and Windows Vista.
How to create a background service in Delphi?
To handle the background service, there is the SQLite3Service.pas unit, which works perfectly with LVCL. It is higher level than direct API call.