How to install a windows service using Visual Studio?

Select Start -> Programs -> Microsoft Visual Studio xxxx -> Visual Studio Tools -> Visual Studio xxxx Command Prompt and give the command

InstallUtil "FullPathToYourService"

iPod album art shows up black?

The simple solution is connect your iPod to iTunes. Then uncheck 'display album art' (in Music tab under Devices) and 'apply'. Then check 'display album art' again. It might fix your issue. If not then remove the album art and disconnect the iPod from iTunes. Connect again and add the album art image. I had this problem and I solved it as described above.

Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close

Install this fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=A87B44B9-7A6A-49B6-BD89-AFAD4E049C48&displaylang=en