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Windows 10 Tutorials
Where to find tutorials on using Windows 10? I want to learn how to use Windows 10 more efficiently. Here is a collection of tutorials on Windows 10 compiled by FYIcenter.com team. Topics include understanding the operating system; available commands and tools; how to perform basic tasks. Introducti... 2023-03-28, 97398👍, 4💬

💬 2022-10-01 Helen: This really helped me a lot. Thanks!

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"Multimedia Class Scheduler - MMCSS.dll" Service on Windows Server 2008
What is "Multimedia Class Scheduler" in my Windows Server 2008 service list? And how is "Multimedia Class Scheduler" service related to MMCSS.dll? "Multimedia Class Scheduler" is a Windows Server 2008 service that "Enables relative prioritization of work based on system-wide task priorities. This is... 2023-02-03, 1119👍, 0💬

"Performance Logs & Alerts - pla.dll" Service on Windows Server 2008
What is "Performance Logs & Alerts" in my Windows Server 2008 service list? And how is "Performance Logs & Alerts" service related to pla.dll? "Performance Logs & Alerts" is a Windows Server 2008 service that "Performance Logs and Alerts Collects performance data from local o... 2022-12-23, 1101👍, 0💬

"Windows Defender Verification" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Verification" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Verification" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows... 2022-12-19, 5782👍, 1💬

💬 2022-12-19 no thanks: this article tells me nothing. OBVIOUSLY people are asking what the f88k it does.

System Information on Windows Server 2008
Where to find answers to frequently asked questions on how to gathering system information on Windows Server 2008? I want to know where to get system information to help me maintaining Windows Server 2008. Here is a collection frequently asked questions and answers on how to gathering system informa... 2022-11-30, 1273👍, 0💬

Running Scheduled Tasks on Windows Server 2008
How to see what scheduled tasks are currently running on my Windows Server 2008? You can follow this tutorial to see a list of scheduled tasks that are currently running on your Windows Server 2008. 1. Go to "Control Panel\System and Security\Administrative Tools". 2. Click "Task Scheduler". You see... 2022-10-01, 1073👍, 0💬

"GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA" Scheduled Task on Windows 7
What is the scheduled task "\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA" on my Windows 7 computer? "\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA" is a scheduled task on Windows 7 system added as part of some Google application (like Chrome Web browser) installation. You will see "\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA" listed on Task Scheduler w... 2022-05-31, 14417👍, 2💬

💬 2022-05-31 FYIcenter.com: @Ayan, It will have a good impact on your Windows performance.

💬 2022-05-16 Ayan: Will it impact my Windows performance if turned Disabled?

"Device Install Group Policy" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Plug and Play\Device Install Group Policy" on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Plug and Play\Device Install Group Policy" is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\Plug and ... 2022-04-13, 3197👍, 2💬

💬 2022-04-13 FYIcenter.com: @Ivan. Agree. Windows is poorly designed.

💬 2022-04-11 Ivan: Why would i keep it enabled if i didnt even make the group policy or even find its location. I cant even check what the actual f...

List of Startup Programs on Windows 10
Can I get a list of Startup programs on my Windows 10 computer? Startup programs on Windows 10 systems are programs that configured to run at the system startup time. Some startup programs are installed as part of the Microsoft Windows system, some are installed by your PC manufacture or 3rd part ve... 2022-02-04, 1717👍, 0💬

Disable Startup Programs with Task Manager on Windows 10
How to disable a startup program with Task Manager on Windows 10? I just want to stop the startup program getting executed at system startup time. If you want to just stop a startup program getting executed at system startup time and keep the startup program configuration, in case you want to enable... 2022-01-28, 1742👍, 0💬

"SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-..." Scheduled Task on Windows 7
What is the scheduled task "\WPD\SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-..." on my Windows 7 computer? "\WPD\SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-..." is a scheduled task on Windows 7 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\WPD\SqmUpload_S-1-5-21-..." listed on Task Scheduler with the following information: Name: Sq... 2021-12-23, 14037👍, 2💬

💬 2021-12-19 FYIcenter.com: @jason, Microsoft automatically collects your activities on your home computers. But this practice is stopped in Windows 10.

💬 2021-12-13 jason: perfect topic .p

"Interactive" Scheduled Task on Windows 7
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\Task Manager\Interactive" on my Windows 7 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\Task Manager\Interactive" is a scheduled task on Windows 7 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\Task Manager\Interactive" listed on Task Sc... 2021-12-23, 2967👍, 2💬

💬 2021-12-19 FYIcenter.com: @TDHofstetter, are you still using Windows 7?

💬 2021-12-10 TDHofstetter: Why? Mine, installed in 2012, has never been run.

"Windows Audio - Audiosrv.dll" Service on Windows Server 2008
What is "Windows Audio" in my Windows Server 2008 service list? And how is "Windows Audio" service related to Audiosrv.dll? "Windows Audio" is a Windows Server 2008 service that "Manages audio for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properl... 2021-11-30, 1208👍, 0💬

Task Scheduler (Schedule) Service on Windows Server 2008
What is the "Task Scheduler (Schedule)" system service on Windows Server 2008? Can I disable "Task Scheduler"? "Task Scheduler (Schedule)" is a Windows Server 2008 service that enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. The service also hosts multiple Windows system-c... 2021-08-21, 1324👍, 0💬

Delete or Disable Scheduled Tasks on Windows 8
Where to find tutorials and answers on deleting or disabling scheduled tasks on Windows 8? I want to learn now to review and manage scheduled tasks to keep my computer secure and fast. Here is a collection frequently asked questions and answers on deleting or disabling scheduled tasks on Windows 8 c... 2021-07-02, 1211👍, 1💬

Security Impact of Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the security impact of scheduled tasks on my Windows 8 computer? scheduled tasks have major security impact on your Windows 8 system. In many cases, Malware (Virus, Worms, Adware, Spyware) are often designed to infect your system and fetch your private data by configuring them as scheduled t... 2021-07-02, 1221👍, 1💬

Using Windows Defender on Windows 8
Where to find tutorials and answers on Using Windows Defender on Windows 8? Here is a collection frequently asked questions and answers on Using Windows Defender on Windows 8 compiled by FYIcenter.com team: What Is Windows Defender Install Windows Defender on Windows 8 Quick Scan with Windows Defend... 2021-06-05, 1408👍, 0💬

Recommendations on Scheduled Tasks on Windows 8
Can I get recommendations on scheduled tasks for my Windows 8 system? Here is a list of commonly seen scheduled tasks on Windows 8 system with recommendations whether to keep, disable to delete them: Adobe Flash Player Update - FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe - disable it GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore - ... 2021-06-05, 1348👍, 0💬

Disable Startup Programs with Task Manager on Windows 8
How to disable a startup program with Task Manager on Windows 8? I just want to stop the startup program getting executed at system startup time. If you want to just stop a startup program getting executed at system startup time and keep the startup program configuration, in case you want to enable ... 2021-01-09, 2638👍, 0💬

"Microsoft Windows Based Script Host - wscript.exe" for RunTBGadgetOnce.vbs
What is the startup program "Microsoft Windows Based Script Host - wscript.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Why it is calling RunTBGadgetOnce.vbs? "Microsoft Windows Based Script Host - wscript.exe" is the script engine that calls another application to run at the startup time. In the case of wscript.... 2021-01-09, 2238👍, 0💬

Recommendations on Startup Programs on Windows 8
Can I get recommendations on startup programs for my Windows 8 system? Here is a list of commonly seen startup programs on Windows 8 system with recommendations whether to keep, disable to delete them: Adobe REader and Acrobat Manager - AdobeARM - disable it Alps Pointing-device Driver - Apoint.exe ... 2020-12-15, 1196👍, 0💬

Setting Up Windows Media Center on Windows 7
How to set up Windows Media Center on Windows 7? On a new Windows 7 system, you need to follow these steps to set up Windows Media Center before you can use it. 1. Click Start in Windows 7, then All Programs and Windows Media Center. The Welcome to Windows Media Center page shows up: 2. On the welco... 2020-11-11, 19975👍, 3💬

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"BackgroundUploadTask" Scheduled Task on Windows 8
What is the scheduled task "\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSyn c\BackgroundUploadTask"on my Windows 8 computer? "\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSyn c\BackgroundUploadTask"is a scheduled task on Windows 8 system added as part of Windows installation. You will see "\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSyn c\BackgroundUploa... 2020-09-30, 11161👍, 5💬

💬 2020-09-30 FYIcenter.com: @Fred, see Disable or Delete Scheduled Task on Windows 8 to disable or delete it.

💬 2020-09-27 Fred: How does one disable/delete BackgroundUploadTask?

💬 2018-07-18 FYIcenter.com: @Gert-Jan, "BackgroundUploadTask" is part of Windows 8 Update function to keep the system automatically up to date. You can actu...

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"Microsoft Office XP Component - OSA.exe" Startup Program
What is the startup program "Microsoft Office XP Component - OSA.exe" on my Windows 8 computer? Can I remove it to speedup my computer and reduce security risk? "Microsoft Office XP Component - OSA.exe" is a process that helps you to launch common Microsoft Office components to help speed up the lau... 2020-09-15, 3047👍, 0💬

Application Startup Programs on Windows 8
Where to find detailed information on application startup programs on Windows 8? I want to learn more about each startup program and decide to remove it or not.. Here is a collection frequently asked questions and answers on application startup programs on Windows 8 compiled by FYIcenter.com team: "... 2020-09-15, 1496👍, 0💬

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