how to programatically remove windows service in c++

Question

I have a service's name and I want to stop and remove this windows service, how to do it? I searched DeleteService but I don't know how to use it properly.

Answer 1

At least if memory serves, the sequence is something close to this:

1. OpenSCManager
2. OpenService
3. ControlService(service, SERVICE_CONTROL_STOP, ...
4. DeleteService
5. CloseServiceHandle(service)
6. CloseServiceHandle(manager)

See the Deleting a Service example on MSDN.