c# - WinForm Multithreading. Use backgroundWorker or not?

Question

I have a simple app which fires of a series of data intensive tasks. I'm not very experienced with WinForms and I was wondering the best way to do this without locking the interface. Can backgroundWorker be re-used, or is there another way to do this?

Thanks

Answer 1

backgroundWorker can be used.

its benefit - it allows you to update a progress bar and interact with UI controls. (WorkerReportsProgress)

Also it has a cancellation mechanism. (WorkerSupportsCancellation)