Questions tagged [services]
On Windows, services are processes running regardless of users logging in. They provide access and features to different programs or processes. On Mac OS X, services are menu bar and context menu items available from any application that can act on a user's selection, like text or files.
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Print spooler thinks regular mode is safe mode
On my computer I get this error -
could not start the print spooler service on local computer
error 1084 this service cannot be started in safe mode
the strange thing is, I'm not IN safe mode.
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How do I get the "net send" messenger service working on Windows 7?
When trying to use the method below to send message in Windows 7 nothing happens.
net send
It seems the Messenger Service is not working. Any suggestions as to why?
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How can I resolve this error when using net start / stop: "The service name is invalid"?
We have a server that hosts a service (I'll call it "tomato").
Up until now, a client pc has been able to start and stop this service. They just double-click a batch file, and inside that batch file ...
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Windows Vista Login results in Clean Profile
recently whenever I login to my 10-month old account on Windows Vista the desktop launches brand new. As if the account was created 10 seconds before. The user account picture and desktop picture is ...
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Snow Leopard: Who Owns /Library/Services?
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I've been downloading the new services and automator actions for the new Snow Leopard services menu, but I haven't been able to access them from the user profile I normally ...
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Security Center service does not start with error code 1068
I'm on Windows Vista (SP1), and for some reason whenever I try to start the Security Center Windows service it returns the error code 1068, stating that dependent services are not running.
What does ...
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What is the Office Source Engine and what does it do?
What is the purpose of the Office Source Engine service that Microsoft installs for newer versions of the Office suite?
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How do I find out what service is using a certain port?
Port 22 specifically. I installed freeSSHd on a Windows Server 2008 box that only runs IIS. When I try to start the SSH Service, it tells me that the port is already being used. How can I find out ...
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100% CPU use when new usb device plugged in - services.exe / Windows Server 2003
On my server I am trying to install a new usb drive but all that happens is that the system starts using huge amounts of processor cycles with services.exe. On closer inspection with process explorer ...
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Ever heard of a Windows service called 'darkness'?
Is it a malware? The computer has been diagnosed with some viruses.
I've tried looking here but haven't found any information about it yet.
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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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Vista Task Scheduler Service Can't Be Stopped
I just noticed that I can no longer start, stop, or restart the Task Scheduler service. When I open a Command window and attempt to stop the service in that fashion, I get an "permission denied" error,...
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What would cause the "Wireless Zero Configuration" to fail to start up?
Every 3 or so reboots, I open up the web browser but there is no network connectivity. I check the wireless network link and it's down, unable to connect to any wireless networks in range because the ...
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Which windows XP services can I disable without major consequence? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What Windows services can I safely disable?
I want to disable some Windows XP services to make PC run faster.
I am not going to be using the PC for anything complex, but will ...
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Acer anbmServ using 99% CPU - how can I disable this service?
I ran msconfig, but it doesn't list this service under either the Services tab or the Startup tab. I found multiple references to the service in the registry, but am not sure which one to edit to ...
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