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How to Turn Off OneDrive Automatic Updates

Automatic software updates are usually very welcome. You get bug fixes, security enhancements and the latest and greatest features, all without lifting a finger! But automatic updates have a dark side as well. What happens if an update, which usually … Continue reading

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How to Automatically Dismiss Popups from a Windows Service

Why 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

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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

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How to Run your Application Every Minute with AlwaysUp

Do you want to run a script or application every minute? And have you decided that creating an AlwaysUp Windows Service will be better than using the built-in Windows Task Scheduler? If yes, here are the key settings to specify … Continue reading

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