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Q&A: How do I make AlwaysUp run my Batch File as a Windows Service?

  We purchased AlwaysUp to run a batch file that runs a web front end for a database. But when we plug it in it doesn’t work. AlwaysUp tries to run the script but gives up after five tries. The script … Continue reading

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Q&A: Why won’t AlwaysUp Start my Java Application?

  I have two Java socket applications installed in AlwaysUp. Even though they are similar and both are started from batch files, AlwaysUp runs one fine but has trouble with the other. Whenever I look in AlwaysUp, one Java entry always … Continue reading

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Q&A: Why can’t AlwaysUp run my Batch File?

  Hi. I think I’ve written a batch file that your AlwaysUp software cannot run as a service. Here are the contents of my file: @echo off > usermessage.vbs ECHO Set wshShell = CreateObject( “WScript.Shell” ) >>usermessage.vbs ECHO wshShell.Popup “My Text … Continue reading

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Q & A: How do I get AlwaysUp to run Java.exe in the PATH?

  I run a Java program EchoLink Proxy as part of Ham Radio networking. A routine update replaced the Java folder with its new version number thus my AlwaysUp Application field to run the program needed manual edit from: C:\Program Files … Continue reading

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