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Q&A: How do I Change the Name of my Windows Service?

  We manage a third-party package that installs a Windows Service with a generic name. I keep having to explain what it means to my team/customers, which can be a pain. How do I change the name of the service to … Continue reading

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Why does my Application have Trouble Reading the Registry?

The Problem Tod Daniels of d’innovative reported a strange problem. His JScript file (run with Microsoft’s CSCRIPT.EXE) started fine from his desktop but failed when run as a windows service with AlwaysUp. By troubleshooting the situation from the command line, … Continue reading

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