background services

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 19041 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 19041 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from the Link Removed. For...

Via GUI (Graphical User Interface) Note: Make sure you are using an Administrator account!!! 1) Press Windows Logo key ( ) and R key at the same time 2) type services.msc in the run dialog window 3) locate Windows Update, right-click on it and select Stop 4) locate Windows Installer...

This week’s theme in our Windows 10 by 10 development series is extending customer engagement using the Windows 10 without your users even entering your app. Last week’s topic, Live Tiles and notifications showed how one way to extend your app’s experience, now let’s show how to use the Windows...

My Windows 8.1 was updating automatically until it received KB3000850 0n 3/21/15 . That update failed with error code 80246013 (Which supposedly means that the Windows Auto Update service has stopped) I went to services.msc and found that both Windows Update and Background Intelligent Services...

I continue to get error code 80070490 when trying to install the sp 1 on my windows 7 os. I have tried to run the system update readiness tool as well as the automatic troubleshooter. The readiness tool does what it needs to do without trouble. When I run the automatic troubleshooter I...

Temporary freezes and occasional "not responding" messages are not often seen in Windows 8, but occur much more frequently than they do in W7. Same hardware, same software. Only the drives and a few drivers differ. These hesitations arise in various programs or while manipulating UI...

Hi! I'm trying to write a c# code that will automatically detect whether the processor schedualing on a certain machine is on "Background Service" mode and if so change it to "Programs". I'll prefer a solution that will not involve editing and reading the registry and rebooting the machine, Thanks!

I have installed a legit Windows 7 OS on my laptop. Its not an upgrade, it was a blank hard drive. WIndows 7 installed flawlessly, picked up all my drivers. The only problem is I am having problems with Windows 7 updates. When I choose Windows 7 update, it says "Checking for updates" and stays...

Since Windows Phone doesn’t allow 3rd party applications to run in the background, your code can’t listen to or poll the Web for updates. However, Windows Push Notification Service overcomes this communication issue, making it possible for Windows Phone devices to receive Push Notification...

Hi, I've been having trouble with the Windows 7 Gadgets, is there a way to enable and disable gadgets as in turning them all on or turning them all off with Windows remembering each of their settings and placement on the Desktop? I like the gadgets but I also like to squeeze the most out of my...

When anyone reports a problem with delayed startups and shutdowns the first suggestion is to check that "Administratitive Logs" Under Event Viewer / Custom Views These logs show errors with drivers and hardware. Atikmdag Error FINALLY resolved. I've been pestered by this error in my...

Background: I am a developer. I write Windows software for a living, have done for many years. And this problem has got me flummoxed :( I've written a simple Windows service. It was working just great on Windows XP. So I ported the source code across and recompiled it. No problems experienced...