How to run a .NET console application in the background

I have a console application written in C# that is scheduled to run every 15 minutes or so using the built-in Windows Task Scheduler.

Every time it runs, the black console box pops up for the duration of its execution and then closes. I am not writing anything to the console. Is there a way to make this run in the background?

Project > Properties> Application tab > change Output type to "Windows application".

No more console window.

Easy!

It seems hard to believe, but it works as a charm. I have used this for some setup projects, when you want to perform custom tasks with no signs of it.

• Create the project as a Windows application project (this is the hard part).

• Never make calls to any form. Just keep on in exactly as in your console application

  class Program
  {
      static void Main(string[] args)
      {
          // Just don't call Application.Run(new frmMain(args));
  
          // ... your code
      }
   }
  

This is because windows application projects are no really different than console, except because of the first form and references. It is totally hidden execution. Try it!