> -----Original Message-----
> Before launch my application I would like to check if FB is running.
> Windows, Classic/Super, running as a service.

If you download this file
(http://www.fbtalk.net/files/delphi_serviceprocs.zip) it contains a .pas
file with a few NT Service routines you can use to verify if the service is
running, stop or start it.

Rgds

Si Carter
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