Installing On Windows

Run as user

You can run the ExtensionsManager by double clicking it, this is great for testing and installation. Make sure to place the application in a separate folder as it will create configuration files besides the executable file.

If you want to deploy the ExtensionsManager application in production follow the steps below.

Run as a service on Windows

The easiest way to have the extension started automatically as a service is to create a task in Windows Task scheduler. The trigger of the task must be configured to “System boot” and it is best run under System Credentials. Below the steps to follow.

1. Start windows Task Scheduler

2. Create a new task

3. Enter the general task information

Name the task with a reference to the ExtensionsManager.
Set SYSTEM user account to execute this task. It is important to use an account with privileges to start services
Check what version suits your system best (Windows Server)

4. Set trigger for the task to be executed

Add a new trigger on the TASK pane
Select the trigger “At Startup”
Make sure the trigger is enabled

5. Set the action to start the program

On the “Actions” tab select “New…”
Set your action to type “Start program”
Select the binary file of your extension as the “Program”. In this example it is C:/apps/extensions-manager.exe. Make sure to include the entire path.
Set the “Start in” folder. This is very important for the service to start correctly. It is the path where the binary file/program is located. In this example: C:/apps
Press OK to store your “Action”