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Q&A: Why Doesn’t AlwaysUp Accept My Login Credentials?

  I am test running your Always Up program on two computers to see if we like what it does. The first computer went very smoothly but I get a “Trouble Validating Account” error when saving the user on the second: … Continue reading

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Essential Windows Services: Local Session Manager / LSM

In this article… What is the Local Session Manager (LSM) service? What happens if I stop Local Session Manager? Is it OK to disable the LSM service? Questions? Problems? What is the Local Session Manager (LSM) service? The Local Session … Continue reading

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Windows Services Startup Types Explained

In this article… What is a service’s Startup Type? Where do I find it? Automatic Automatic (Delayed Start) Manual Disabled Intermission: What does “Trigger Start” mean? Automatic (Trigger Start) Automatic (Delayed Start, Trigger Start) Manual (Trigger Start) Windows Service startup … Continue reading

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How to Export the List of Windows Services on Your Computer

1. Export to CSV or tabbed text with the Services application Perhaps the easiest way to export your services is with the built-in Windows Services application — services.msc. To export, simply: Start Services. Click the Start button, type services.msc in … Continue reading

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