From: Michael Dichtl Date: 2007-07-11T17:20:34+09:00 Subject: Win32-service: error 5: access denied hello altogether! I have written an win32 service like explained in O'Reilys "Ruby Cookbook" on page 750. when i try to start the service is get the following error: Zugriff verweigert (Win32::ServiceError) or when i try to start the service manually: Fehler 5: Zugriff verweigert (in english: error 5: access denied) does anyone know how to fix this? thnx! have a nice day! Michael -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.