💾 About The Project

Service Creator GUI v3.0.1.0

Service Creator GUI is a PowerShell script that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for creating and managing Windows Services from any executable file. It uses the Non-Sucking Service Manager (NSSM) to wrap executables as services, simplifying the process of running applications in the background.

Built by: Zachary Whiteman & Google Gemini Ai.

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🔰 Getting Started

This script simplifies the creation and management of Windows services.

🕰️ Prerequisites

To run this script, you will need:

Windows Operating System: (Windows 7 or later).
PowerShell 5.1 or newer: This script leverages PowerShell's capabilities for GUI development and process management.
Administrator Privileges: The script requires administrator privileges to create and manage services, and will attempt to self-elevate if not run as an administrator.
Internet Connection: Required for the initial download of NSSM.

💽 Installation & Execution

Download: Download the Service-Creator-GUI.ZACH.PS1 script file.
Unblock: Right-click the file, go to Properties, and click Unblock if the file was downloaded from the internet.
Run: Execute the script from a PowerShell console or by double-clicking it.
```
.\Service-Creator-GUI.ZACH.PS1
```

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🚀 Usage

The application provides a user-friendly interface for service management.

Create Service Tab:
- Executable Path: Browse to and select the executable you want to run as a service.
- Service Name: Provide a short, unique name for the service (no spaces).
- Display Name: Provide a descriptive name that will appear in the Services.msc console.
- Click Create Service to create the service.
Manage Services Tab:
- This tab lists all services created by this script.
- Refresh: Updates the list of services.
- Stop & Disable: Stops the selected service and sets its startup type to "Disabled".
- Open Services.msc: Opens the Windows Services console.
- Delete Service: Permanently deletes the selected service.
About Tab:
- Displays information about the application.

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✨ Key Features

GUI for Service Creation: Simplifies the process of creating Windows Services from executables.
Automatic Dependency Management: Automatically downloads and installs the Non-Sucking Service Manager (NSSM) if it's not found.
Service Management: Provides a simple interface to view, refresh, stop, disable, and delete services created by the script.
Self-Elevation: Automatically prompts for administrator privileges if not run as an administrator.
Tabbed Interface: Organizes functionality into "Create Service", "Manage Services", and "About" tabs.

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🛠️ Technology Stack

The script is developed entirely in PowerShell, integrating with several key technologies:

Scripting Language: PowerShell
GUI Framework: .NET Windows Forms (WinForms) for the graphical user interface.
Service Wrapper: Non-Sucking Service Manager (NSSM) for creating and managing the underlying services.
Process Management: System.Diagnostics.Process for asynchronous execution and control of external processes.
Operating System Interaction: Get-CimInstance, Stop-Service, Set-Service, and services.msc for interacting with Windows Services.

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📐 Architecture & Security Notes

Service Creator GUI operates by interacting with local system services and files.

Administrator Privileges: The script requires administrator privileges to function correctly.
NSSM Dependency: The script downloads and executes nssm.exe from the official website. Ensure that you trust this executable.
Service Creation: The script creates Windows Services, which can have a significant impact on your system. Only create services from trusted executables.

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