gistfile1.cs

static void Main()
{
    var service = new MyService
    {
        ServiceName = ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["Service.Name"]
    };
#if DEBUG
    service.OnStart(null);
    Console.WriteLine("Press Ctrl+C to exit.");
    var sync = new System.Threading.ManualResetEventSlim(false);
    Console.CancelKeyPress += (_, __) => sync.Set();
    sync.Wait();
#else
    ServiceBase.Run(new[] { service });
#endif
}