Hello all.

I have written a service for windows xp and sometimes I may need to
display a message to the users before winlogon. Is it possible to
display a simple message using "Messagebox" ? I think, I must switch
to the current desktop? How can I do it?



Thanks in advance.

Regards

J. Preuß

"Jackson" <joern.preuss@preuss-it.de> wrote in message
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If a MessageBox() is enough... did you try the
MB_SERVICE_NOTIFICATION flag?

If that isn't enough then you have to modify the security of the
workstation and desktop so that your service may use it.

- Sten

The service generally cannot interact with the desktop as it is not
running in that context. However, you can install the service as
'interactive' to allow it to display messages - but this is a
potential security risk depending on the context in which the
application is getting used.


Simon Hayden
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The service generally cannot interact with the desktop as it is not
running in that context. However, you can install the service as
'interactive' to allow it to display messages - but this is a
potential security risk depending on the context in which the
application is getting used.


Simon Hayden
http://www.AutoUpdatePlus.com
Get software updates to your clients the Quick and Easy way!
Latest Version ==========>>> Client Computer

The service generally cannot interact with the desktop as it is not
running in that context. However, you can install the service as
'interactive' to allow it to display messages - but this is a
potential security risk depending on the context in which the
application is getting used.


Simon Hayden
http://www.AutoUpdatePlus.com
Get software updates to your clients the Quick and Easy way!
Latest Version ==========>>> Client Computer