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How to Run Your GUI Applications as Windows Services (Without Breaking Them)

In this article… Why GUI applications don’t play nice with Windows Services Common pitfalls when wrapping a GUI app as a service DIY workarounds (and why they’re fragile) How AlwaysUp makes GUI apps behave like well-mannered services Step-by-step: Preparing a … Continue reading

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OneDrive Version 23.48: Trouble Running in Session 0 [RESOLVED]

This week, several AlwaysUp customers reported that OneDrive suddenly stopped copying their files. It seems that the trouble began after OneDrive automatically updated itself to version 23.048.0305.0002, which Microsoft started pushing to everyone on March 21st. Needless to say, we’re … Continue reading

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Q&A: How do I get AlwaysUp to Run the Latest Google Drive for desktop?

  We’re using your AlwaysUp to run Google Drive for desktop even when no one is logged on. But the install folder keeps changing on update (folder name is the current Google Drive version). After an automatic update, AlwaysUp (obviously) still … Continue reading

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How to Survive Automatic Updates when Running 24/7 with AlwaysUp

Automatic software updates: An overview For Windows users, software updates are a regular part of life. Vendors like Microsoft, Adobe and Oracle are constantly tweaking their software, which then inundate us with “helpful” nudges. This prompt from printer manufacturer Brother … Continue reading

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Automatic Update Breaks Google Drive Windows Service

Google Drive Service Not Synchronizing Files on Windows Last Thursday Jeremy Farber from Securis reported a problem with his Google Drive Windows Service:  Having an issue with Google Drive where the sync doesn’t seem to take place right away. Any … Continue reading

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