title: Can I manually install a windows service application using VS 2010 Express?
body: <p>I have created a Windows Service Application and attempted to install it using installutil. But it doesn't show up in my services list. After doing a lot of research I concluded this is because I do not have access to the Setup Project template VS2010 Professional provides. I only have VS2010 express.</p>
  
  <p>I need to mimic any code and configuration for installing a Windows Service Application but without creating a Setup Project in VS 2010. I only have VS2010 Express and want to toy around with creating a service for my home PC.</p>
  
  <p>In other words, is it even possible to hand code what a Setup Project template provides in VS 2010?</p>
  
  <p>If so, what are the essential steps? Are there any tutorials available for how to accomplish this?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks.</p>