Problem starting Java application as a Windows service

[vpuri]

Problem description - I have a Java Spring Boot application that I converted to a Windows service using Advanced Installer. When I attempt to start the Windows service using the Windows Service Control Manager (SCM) or sc.exe on a Windows 2012 server, I get the error, "The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.” error. However, the logs created by the service indicate that it started. Also, I can execute the service executable created by Advanced Installer manually and the java application starts without any issues.

How to reproduce ? - The main class for a Spring Boot application needs to be initialized to "org.springframework.boot.loader.JarLauncher" and not the application's actual main class.

[vpuri]

I forgot to specify the Java "Application Type" as "Win32 Service" when configuring the project. Setting this properly allows the service to start.

[Eusebiu]

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