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Wait for USB mount before starting NFS server on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 (zero2w) with Raspbian?

I have Raspberry Pi Zero 2 (zero2w) with Raspbian x32 installed and attached USB SSD drive which main purpose is to act as a network (image) backup server for several other devices (all Raspberry Pis -...
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When can/should a Windows service Start type be "Boot" or "System" instead of "Automatic"?

While running the Services.msc GUI offers the ability to manually set a Windows service start type to Automatic, Automatic (Delayed start), Manual, or Disabled, the configuration of services is stored ...
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At boot, howto start systemd service described in a NFS path

on our centos 8 servers, we have many custom services to start at boot time. To split things between system and "our stuff", we put everything in our path /truc Thoses services are enabled ...
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How to execute ipp-over-usb at startup?

I using a non-systemd distribution of Linux (sysvint) am using CUPS for printing. However, the ipp-usb program doesn't execute at startup by default. Somehow I suspect it is because I am not using ...
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Startup script for Rock 4 SE running Debian

I am trying to run VLC player with a url as input when my Rock starts. I have created a unit file called startup.service and put it in. /etc/systemd/system/startup.service It looks like this: [Unit] ...
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How to run WSL on Windows 11 boot as service

Postgres server on Debian should run on Windows 11 boot. Debian was installed using wsl --install Debian Postgres in Debian using sudo apt install postgresql-12 Created /etc/wsl.conf as described in ...
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What increases the BIOS Time? Windows 10

I recently reset my Windows 10 PC. The 'last BIOS time' when I checked first was 1.8 seconds (I kept only necessary startup items and services enabled). I used to check it frequently as I was ...
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Run a program during actual boot time on Windows

For the reference, there are bunch of irrelevant question when you try to search for generic words windows run app during boot but few dozens I went through are all incorrect since they target the ...
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Setting User Mode server to run at user profile login in windows 7

I have a server, starting automatically as a service and would like to do the aforementioned in the subject line. Can anyone help point me in the right direction? I have opened up the properties for ...
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What is starting this disabled service at boot? (Linux)

I have disabled the bluetooth service using "systemctl disable bluetooth.service", and also using systemd-manager, but it still starts at boot-time. I'm using Ubuntu 18.04 amd64. I suppose it is ...
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Service, Daemon, Startup.... What's the right way?

I think I'm having part terminology problem, part just plain newb problem, part tired of reading problem. I've gotten so far on my home energy monitor project, from getting my SDR radio working, ...
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Unkown service on the windows startup list

I have discovered an unkown process/application name on my windows 10 startup list i cannot seem to link to any known installed software. I cannot locate it, nor find anything about it online. It is ...
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Uninstalling AOMEI Backupper causes Stop code: INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE on next system startup

I'm trying to remove AOMEI Backupper 4.0.2 from my PC. I installed a trial and found it can't do what I need it to do. Now I can't remove it without killing my PC. After removal the PC will bootloop ...
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PC Startup - 7022 Service Control Manager (hung)

I'm experiencing a problem when my computer starts. Apparently - according to the system event-log - a service hung on startup. (Having my Windows set to English I'm unsure why there's a German word ...
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Stopping nexposeconsole service from launching at startup?

I have recently installed the vulnerability scanner Nexpose on Kali Linux Rolling. So far everything is working good. Unfortunately the installation made nexserv and nsc.sh run on startup. I can see ...
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How to log in to WIndows after disabling all services?

I disabled all services and startup applications and now the computer won't let me log in. It will get me to the initial startup screen, but it won't connect to the Internet. Then when I click or ...
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Windows 10 boot, how can you see what is happening?

In all the Desktop Linux distros I have used (debian based, redhat based, etc) the boot screen is graphical with some sort of progress bar. The cool thing is that you can choose to hit a keyboard ...
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Can't boot into Windows – How do I change a service using console?

I've a serious problem with my Windows 8.1 installation. It won't even allow me to enter the login screen (everything is black). I've installed Aero Glass for Windows 8 (www.glass8.eu) which adds a ...
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Windows 10 100% disk usage on startup and whenever opening Windows/Microsoft Native Apps

Since earlier this week, my laptop becomes unresponsive when logging into windows. Disk C: is always at 100%. Windows will only be usable and lag free after around 15 mins. Open Resource Monitor shows ...
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mongod start failed (monogdb 3.0.2, database storageEngine-wiredTiger)

I was using mongodb for a month yesterday morning after unusual shutdown my mongodb is failing to start. Here I am using wiredTiger Storage Engine, I think the wiredTiger.wt file got corrupted but I ...
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Running a script that starts other applications using systemd service

Our C++ Qt application runs graphically without X by specifying the -qws switch. Because of that, I uninstalled and disabled the graphical environment on the BeagleBone Black. Now, when I power on the ...
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sysvinit postfix startup script - only called with "status" argument

I'm having a problem with postfix not starting up on boot. boot.log doesn't show any information whatsoever. Starting the postfix service afterwards works as expected. I added debug information to ...
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How to autostart service in ANY linux?

I need to install the dumbest possible service (a binary) and have it reliably run as the current user at boot (or login, whatever) at as many platforms as possible (of the aging point-of-sale type). ...
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init.d service doesn't start

I have installed ushareand want to start is with booting. sudo service ushare startworks, and there is a link to start ushare in /etc/rc2.d (and also rc3, rc4, rc5) and there are stop links in other ...
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Hyper-V on Windows 8 host: run VM as a service?

I have this CURRENT setup for two people to work: Vista computer running VM Ware Server 2.0 Windows XP Virtual Machine running inside that host, accessed remotely via RDP So, it's a single hardware ...
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Window XP start script before service

PC with Windows XP prof. controls small production line. On Windows start-up I want to backup production data (created last day) before system starts particular service and application. How to start ...
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Services manager for Debian to change whether a service starts onboot or not (mysql,apache,networking,network-manager,gdm,xdm,etc)

This question is about finding a GUI or ncurses or whatever services manager for a Debian desktop. Something like this: Mac example Windows example The ideas what it should do The thing should be ...
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Startup items windows 7/8

In msconfig, when exactly do the "services" and "startup" items get run? Do the services run on boot, and do the startup items run when the user logs in? Also do the startup items get started up for ...
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Why won't 'plymouth-quit-wait' start and why does my Fedora 17 hang on boot?

When I try to boot after having done several updates, the boot animation "loads" and then flashes with the Fedora logo, and then sits there still. After checking into it more I found that two ...
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Different Services Configuration - Start up programs on Different Accounts - Windows 7 64bit

Can I make another account on my Windows Machine but with totally different configuration? eg. different startup programs, all services switched to manual on different accounts etc..
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Is there a way to run a service a set time after Windows starts?

I have a program that works as a service and works with the network on a low level. It appears that a service it starts too early, so I want to configure it so that it starts after Windows starts, ie ...
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Zombie services: How do I remove services that turn up in event viewer but not under services

I've had the same install of Windows XP since 2007, and its built up quite a bit of cruft over time. Its mostly not a problem, other than very slow post boot initialisation, and a whole load of errors ...
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Where can I find good documentation on "msconfig" and "services.msc" for Windows 7? [closed]

Running Windows 7 I'm trying to boost the startup speed of my computer and I'm going through "msconfig" and "services.msc" to disable some applications from starting up automatically when the ...
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Enable MySQL at system startup

I'm running a ubuntu 10.04 box. I want to enable Mysql on startup. Typically, I used the following command: #update-rc.d mysql defaults Mysql still doesn't start when system boots. Suggestions?
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Are startup items, services, and scheduled tasks the only things that run without my explicit involvement?

On a virgin out-of-the-box Windows machine, and before making any Internet connection, if I wish to remove or disable any applications that might run without my explicit consent, is it sufficient to ...
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Can Windows standard user change service startup type?

I would like to know if Windows standard user can normally change service startup type and how to prevent it. A customer reports that on Windows 7 (64-bit) he was able to change startup type from ...
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How to modify Windows 7 Services Groups

How do you modify the windows services loading groups? There are some default groups that windows uses to load in a specific order. Here are some examples of groups: PlugPlay COM ...
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Block writing in sections of registry run, services, drivers

I'm looking for a program block (ask me for permission) writing in sections of registry Run (RunOnce), Services, Drivers. Before I used Ad-Aware 1.06, but now it's out of date. New versions Ad-Aware ...
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Controling when services start in Fedora 14 GNU/Linux

Whenever I start up my laptop running Fedora 14, I notice that it says that it is failing to connect to my default wireless network since the wireless card is not activated. Since it appears that the ...
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How do I prevent Linux services from auto-starting?

I have recently migrated from Windows to Linux (xubuntu) I am a developer and have installed everything I need, LAMP. In Windows I used to turn off all unnecessary services - I don't need the Apache ...
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Upstart Help: Change Ubuntu 10.04 Service Boot Order

I am having an issue with the order in which services start up in Ubuntu 10.04. My workstations are configured to use winbind to connect to my Domain Controller for authentication. The problem is ...
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Don't want IIS to autostart

I am using Windows Vista Ultimate, and in my current setup the IIS (webserver) starts up every time I start my computer. How can I turn it off so IIS don't start on start up?
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How to create alternative linux boot without starting some services

I would like to create an alternative booting possibility in my GRUB menu that does not start some services (listed by chkconfig) like cups. I would use this boot during travel where I surely does ...
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Why are services set to "automatic" not starting when I boot up Windows XP?

I have a fresh install of Windows XP. My problem is that every time I start it up, I have to go into Administrative Tools and start the needed services, such as DCOM, RTP, DHCP, etc. The only ...
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Start Windows Application whenever Windows is Started

Is there anyway to start a windows application whenever windows is started ( i.e., when the OS loads but before I log in)?
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