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Interactive Services Detection Service Removed in Windows 10 (so no more Switching to Session 0)

Microsoft has finally done it. Session 0 is officially off limits. The Interactive Services Detection Service — necessary to switch to Session 0 — has been removed in Windows 10 Version 1803 (released in April 2018). While applications running in … Continue reading

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Q & A: How can I see my Java Console Window when Running as a Service with AlwaysUp?

  I am running a Java application as a windows service with AlwaysUp. My JAR starts up fine and seems to be working as expected but I can’t see the Java console window to make sure that there are no errors. … Continue reading

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Q & A: Why is AlwaysUp Reporting the Wrong CPU and Memory for Backup and Sync?

  I am using AlwaysUp for Google Backup and Sync as a windows service. My files are syncing but in checking the processes on the server, Backup and Sync is showing 30% CPU usage and 688 MB memory. Yet AlwaysUp in … Continue reading

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Running Multiple Windows Services? AlwaysUp 11 is Here to Help!

With all the excitement of a freshly minted high-school graduate, we are pleased to announce the release of AlwaysUp version 11! This major update maintains laser focus on the software’s singular purpose — running your important applications and programs 24×7, … Continue reading

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Q & A: What Setting will Help AlwaysUp Start my App at Boot?

  I’m running on Windows Server 2016. I have noticed on my most recent install that AlwaysUp doesn’t start at boot, I have to do an interactive/RDP login and then open the AlwaysUp GUI to have the services started. Is there … Continue reading

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