compiling into a .exe, reminder pop-up, and single user problem..

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hi all.. 1. how do i compile my visual basic .net project into an executable .exe file?.. 2. if i wanted to create a simple reminder software.. what are the command codes to cause the reminder to pop up based on the date and time?.. 3. how to allow only one user at a time to access my visual basic .net software?.. will appreciate the help.. thanks all.. :)

akbhattacharya · Answer

you can also try here... http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/VB.Net/Creating-A-Windows-Service-in-VB.NET/

akbhattacharya · Answer

Hi Cyndie, looks like u r talking about "windows services", 'cause "Service" is an application that runs in the background [you can see all the running services in control panel / adminTools / Services]. and we don't have to start it exclusively. But if u want to design a "regular windows application" you have to keep it running in order to initiate the trigger. I suggest you go for windows service. It is better and less resource consuming. Visit this page to know more about Windows Service and how to design one with VB.Net. http://www.developerfusion.com/show/3441/ Good Luck.... BAAN

sailor_cinbad · Answer

hi baan.. hey thanks for wanting to help me out.. ok my idea is to have the reminder trigger in a specific day and time.. how do i do that pop-up thing automatically without having the user to start the application first.. like first the user will have to input the date, time and memo.. and when its the same date and time the memo will pop-up regardless whether or not the user has opened the application.. can the application run by itself automatically during startup?.. thanks!.. :)

akbhattacharya · Answer

Hey Cindy, when do you want to trigger the reminder? like.. when you start the application... or say in a specific day and time... Let me know ur exact idea. Then I could help..... BAAN

sailorfoley · Answer

To compile to an exe select Release from the Solution Configuration drop down box in Visual Studio (this is next to the symbol that looks like play on a cd player).The choose build solution from the Build menu.