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[HELP] Running Programs In The Background - Legend - 10-26-2009
Hey guys.
Temporarily, I am living with some roommates, and if someone needs to use a computer or internet, my laptop would be what they are going to use. I have access to a password protected administrator account and they use the windows xp default guest account.
I always have things running on my account. PhotoShop, Torrents, FireFox, Download Managers, etc. The thing is, I would like my download managers to keep running and downloading those files while I log out of the admin account and switch over to the guest account.
When I log back into the admin account, the file should have progressed on the download, and if its a small file, it should be complete.
Is this even possible? Thanks for any help.
RE: [HELP] Running Programs In The Background - Etheryte - 10-26-2009
Instead of logging out, click Switch User. That will keep your user logged in in the background while they use the guest account.
RE: [HELP] Running Programs In The Background - Legend - 10-26-2009
Thanks man. I didn't even notice that option. I haven't used XP in years. ^_^. I appreciate it.