Professional Software for Windows Services / 24×7 OperationWindows Server 2016 Test Drive: We’re Fully CompatibleWindows Server 2016 was quietly released on October 12th. This new operating system extends Microsoft’s reach into modern cloud technologies (with Nano Server and Docker) and introduces a host of under-the-hood improvements in security, networking and automation. This Technet article … Continue reading Posted in Windows Tagged alwaysup, service-protector, windows-server-2016, windows-services Leave a comment How do I Start ServiceTray when I Login to Windows?Our free ServiceTray utility manages any Windows Service from a convenient tray icon. Most folks that use the software configure it to start at login by placing a shortcut in the Windows Startup Folder, but unfortunately that method is not … Continue reading Posted in ServiceTray Tagged servicetray, support, task-scheduler, user-account-control, windows-services 2 Comments Why doesn’t my Windows Service Start at Boot?Top 5 reasons for not starting at boot Your Windows Service isn’t set to start Automatically A dependent service failed to start The service account’s password has changed There’s a problem with the domain account’s Group Policy There’s another problem, … Continue reading How to Automatically Dismiss Popups from a Windows ServiceWhy Windows Services Should Avoid Showing Popups/Dialog Boxes Unlike a regular application (like Microsoft Word) that you launch from a desktop icon and actively work with to accomplish a specific task, a Windows Service is designed to start when your … Continue reading Posted in Windows Services Tagged autoit, buzof, interactive-services, session-0-isolation, task-scheduler, windows-services Leave a comment A Windows Service is Spoiling my Backup. Help!Backups are an essential part of any professional system. Schedule them regularly or risk losing valuable data (and precious time) when a component fails. But backing up a live system can often be tricky. The backup software must “lock” each … Continue reading |
