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Q&A: How Do You Make Sure Your Software Is Secure?

  We’re conducting an evaluation of your software from a security perspective and have some questions that we’d like to address to ensure it meets our requirements. To start, can you please explain what your company does to make sure that … Continue reading

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I’m Worried. Will Microsoft Ever Prevent a Windows Service from Creating a User Interface?

  We’ve been deploying AlwaysUp with our products for years. We use it to run as services, many small programs we have developed as simple “stay in the tray area” windows applications. But lately, my co-workers have been criticizing that approach. … Continue reading

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Is it Safe to Automatically Log In to my Computer?

In this article… What is automatic logon? Why would I use it? How do I enable auto logon? When is automatic logon a security risk? What can I do to mitigate the risks and make auto logon safe? What are … Continue reading

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AlwaysUp Feature Spotlight: Run your App Without Admin Rights

Why should I run my application without admin rights? How do I make AlwaysUp start my application with basic rights only? What are your best tips for running my application without admin rights? Why should I run my application without … Continue reading

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