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Packaging Windows applications for desktop environments

Packaging Windows applications for desktop environments

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12-02-2016, 12:43 PM
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Hi, I've recently had to set up several apps that I rely on enough to keep them running, but not so often that managing the extra files feels tedious. (I usually only launch a few at a time, but when I do, it's hard to schedule ahead.) These programs typically include background services that start automatically with Windows, scheduled tasks, and possibly other hidden processes. For those I don't use daily, I've attempted to disable or stop these services, but it's tough to locate the exact start points. Even when I managed to find them, sometimes the app wouldn't launch because its required service wasn't running. This has led me to consider installing apps in isolated environments—containers or sandboxes—so changes don't affect the system directly. When I open them, everything functions as expected. My challenge is finding a way to achieve this without the performance hit or usability issues in smaller virtual setups. Have you come across anything similar? I'm sure others face the same struggle. Thanks ahead!
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12-02-2016, 12:43 PM #1

Hi, I've recently had to set up several apps that I rely on enough to keep them running, but not so often that managing the extra files feels tedious. (I usually only launch a few at a time, but when I do, it's hard to schedule ahead.) These programs typically include background services that start automatically with Windows, scheduled tasks, and possibly other hidden processes. For those I don't use daily, I've attempted to disable or stop these services, but it's tough to locate the exact start points. Even when I managed to find them, sometimes the app wouldn't launch because its required service wasn't running. This has led me to consider installing apps in isolated environments—containers or sandboxes—so changes don't affect the system directly. When I open them, everything functions as expected. My challenge is finding a way to achieve this without the performance hit or usability issues in smaller virtual setups. Have you come across anything similar? I'm sure others face the same struggle. Thanks ahead!

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