Objective
This article will show you how to check whether the start-up type of your AutoEntry Desktop Sync App is a Service or Console application.
Applies To
Sage 50 users
QuickBooks Desktop users
Procedure
In order to confirm the start-up type of your AutoEntry Sync App, you must do the following:
Open your PC's Task Manager.
Select the Services tab at the top and then click on Open Services at the bottom of that window.
Find AutoEntry.DesktopSync.Service in this new window.
If the start-up type shown here says Automatic, it is a Service Application
If the start-up type shown here says Disabled, it is a Console Application

Additional Information
If you need to change your Sync App's start up type, please click here for instructions.
If you are looking for more detailed information on the differences between a Service and a Console appliation, please click here.
Last edited:
Mar 29, 2022, 11:37 AM