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c#windowsservicetopshelf

Topshelf - Type or namespace name Topshelf cannot be found

I am attempting to play with Topshelf to host a Console application as a Windows Service, but I am running into problems...

I have referenced the Topshelf dll, along with the log4net dll from my Console application. However, when I compile - either with or without code that references Topshelf, the build error mentioned in the title is displayed, and then my Topshelf reference becomes invalidated (and log4net too).

I feel like I am missing something obvious - any suggestions would be appreciated.

Solution

  • Change the project to target .NET 4.0 instead of .NET 4.0 Client Profile. Topshelf references System.Web for the inprocess dashboard.