Service vs. Application (-Cobian Backup)

[Guest]

It says that "Cobian Backup" can run as "application or service". What
exactly does this mean? Obviously I know what an application is. But what is
a service, and what is the advantage? Thanks.
-Pete

 

[Guest]

A service is something that runs in the background without you seeing it.

To see your services, click Start, Run, type services.msc.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

An application is something you generally would initiate or schedule to run.
A service is something that installs and runs "behind the scenes" - kind of
a way of automating the process so you don't have to think about it much.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

Hi,

An application is something you generally would initiate or schedule to run.
A service is something that installs and runs "behind the scenes" - kind of
a way of automating the process so you don't have to think about it much.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Thanks for the answers. It's much simplier than I thought.
-Pete