i have followed the instructions: first, you need to start Jenkins before installing it.(i did that on the server itself from command line by running "java -jar jenkins.war".)
Now connect to Jenkins by going to the following URL http://:8080/ Once Jenkins is started this way, look for the "Install as Windows Service" link in the "Manage Jenkins" page (requires .net framework version >= 2.0): i don't have any install as windows service link in the manage jenkins page. anyone? please?
In "Hudson", since a commit over a year ago,that option is disabled from the JLNP file. See commit: https://eclipse.googlesource.com/hudson/org.eclipse.hudson.core/+/c326860072d4c339c6eae34826132b2150753f1a%5E%21/
According to the commit message, service installation of the Slave Agent is broken, and hence it has been disabled. (disclaimer: I have not tested if this is true for me or not yet).
This probably doesn't apply to the original question, as the question pre-dates the commit, but it may well apply to any other people who like myself are facing the issue currently.
Raul
Why not use Tomcat to host your jenkins instance? Tomcat runs fine as a windows service.
If you're using the latest windows installer, it does the service setup automatically. Double check services.msc.
