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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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ServiceTray 5.1: Improvements to Help you Control any Windows Service from a Taskbar Icon

ServiceTray 5.1 is out! This release includes several enhancements requested by folks using the software to control their Windows Services. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new: You’ve got three more taskbar icons to choose from One of the most … 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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