PrivacyWindows 11Windows 10 In Windows, apps can continue to perform actions even when you are not actively in the app’s window. These are commonly called background apps. You can decide which apps will run in the background, and which won't. ...
This page tells some solutions of how to stop programs from running in the background. Are you concerned about the computer's battery life? Is your computer running slow? Read on to close all apps running in the background.
Always:The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it. However, it might use more power as a result. Power optimized (recommended):Windows will decide what’s best to he...
[This article is for Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8.x developers writing Windows Runtime apps. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see thelatest documentation] Create better background tasks to support your app and ensure your app meets the requirements for running background tasks. ...
For more info on this feature, see Fast app resume for Windows Phone 8.Deactivation of apps running in the backgroundThis section lists the conditions under which the operating system will deactivate an app running in the background. When an app running in the background is deactivated, the ...
This topic shows you how to create a location-tracking app that runs in the background. For information on apps that run in the background, including best practices and feature limitations, seeRunning location-tracking apps in the background for Windows Phone 8. ...
On Windows, if the background task requires lock screen access make sure to put the app on the lock screen before trying to debug the background task. For info on specifying manifest options for lock screen-capable apps, see How to show notifications on the lock screen and How to declare...
Preinstalled on every Windows PC,Microsoft Edgeremains the default browser for millions of Windows users. You may have seen the browser listed on task manager running in the background even when you don’t have it opened. Why is this? Is it okay? Understand why Microsoft Edge runs in t...
You can run a task in the background to perform work when your main app is not running. Although Windows Store apps can't run while in the background (that is, when they are suspended or terminated), there are specific circumstances when youcanrun code when your app isn't in the fore...
For a list of Windows Phone APIs that can be used during background execution, see Features that can be used while running in the background for Windows Phone 8.展开表 Important Note: To use the Location API in your app, you must include in the ID_CAP_LOCATION capability in your app...