About this tag
The tag 'automatic start' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about services and features that are configured to launch automatically when Windows boots. Common topics include the Windows Time service failing to start automatically, Windows Defender not staying set to automatic startup, and issues with saving service settings so they persist after reboot. A recent thread also discusses Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant being set to auto-start in Windows 11. Troubleshooting tips often involve checking service dependencies, permissions, and recovery options.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11's Copilot: AI Auto-Start Feature Enhancements

    In the ever-evolving world of Windows 11, Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to integrating artificial intelligence seamlessly into your everyday computing experience. The latest development sees Microsoft's Copilot—its AI-powered digital assistant—set to automatically launch upon...
  2. RodBarnes

    Windows 7 Windows Time service fails to start

    I've done a lot of searching on this issue, found several articles, tried some solutions: Nothing works. The Windows Time service just fails to start at boot. It doesn't produce an error in the event logs; it just fails to start. But I can manually start it from Services. Or I can manually...
    • RodBarnes
    • Thread
    • automatic start boot issues cmd error handling event log local service manual start nt authority permissions recovery options registry service management startup folder system administration tech support time service troubleshooting windows windows services
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Cant Save Windows Services Settings

    Hi, Ive been having a problem with my services program. My laptop (vaio) has been having problems with the hot-keys and I found out the problem was that the Vaio Event Service doesnt start when I turn it on so i turn the service on and set the service to start automatically at start-up. This...
    • beyondfate132
    • Thread
    • automatic start disk cleanup event service file management hotkeys laptop issues settings startup vaio windows services
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Issues Activating Windows Defender: Stuck on "Program is Turned Off

    I use Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Firewall so I thought I would use Windows Defender as well. According to my computer it is not running. When I click on it to start I receive a message "This program is turned off". "If you would like to use this program click here to turn it on"...
    • iflog
    • Thread
    • automatic start firewall manual status microsoft security programs not running security services startup issues troubleshooting windows defender
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 MsMpEng.exe Not in Processes but Windows Defender is Active?

    Hi, I messed around with Windows Defender some time ago and now its screwed I think. I have Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows Defender came with it. When I first installed Windows 7 there was always a process in Task Manager for Windows Defender "MsMpEng.exe" and maybe another one...
    • aiwnjoo
    • Thread
    • automatic start control panel defender msmpeng process security services task manager troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software