InstallUtil is a command-line utility used to install and uninstall .NET Windows services. It is an important tool for developers and system administrators who need to manage Windows services in the .NET framework. While InstallUtil is not specific to the Windows environment, it is widely used and supported on Windows systems.

To align InstallUtil with the Windows environment, ensure that you have the .NET framework installed on your Windows machine. InstallUtil comes bundled with the .NET framework, so no additional installation is required. You can find InstallUtil in the following directory: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework[version number].

Examples:

1. Installing a Windows service using InstallUtil:
Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and navigate to the directory where the service executable is located. Then, run the following command:

   InstallUtil.exe YourService.exe

Replace "YourService.exe" with the name of your service executable. InstallUtil will install the service and register it with the Windows Service Control Manager (SCM).

2. Uninstalling a Windows service using InstallUtil:
To uninstall a Windows service installed with InstallUtil, open the Command Prompt as an administrator and navigate to the directory where the service executable is located. Then, run the following command:

   InstallUtil.exe /u YourService.exe

Replace "YourService.exe" with the name of your service executable. InstallUtil will uninstall the service from the Windows Service Control Manager.