What's New in Services for Windows 8
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 include the following new capabilities for services.
New Service Functions
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| QueryServiceDynamicInformation |
Retrieves dynamic information related to the current service start. |
Updated API Elements
| API Element | Description |
|---|---|
| HandlerEx |
Added SERVICE_CONTROL_USERMODEREBOOT. |
| SERVICE_STATUS |
Added SERVICE_ACCEPT_USERMODEREBOOT. |
| SERVICE_TRIGGER_SPECIFIC_DATA_ITEM |
Added SERVICE_TRIGGER_DATA_TYPE_LEVEL, SERVICE_TRIGGER_DATA_TYPE_KEYWORD_ANY, and SERVICE_TRIGGER_DATA_TYPE_KEYWORD_ALL. |