Windows start service cmd

on August 15, 2010

net stop servicename

net start servicename

C:\>net start webclient
System error 5 has occurred.
Access is denied.
C:\>

sc config servicename start= disabled

sc config servicename start= demand

sc config servicename start= auto

C:\>sc config webclient start= auto
[SC] OpenService FAILED 5:
Access is denied.

net start RpcSsTo stop Remote procedure call service

net stop RpcSs

In this post, we will be discussing the topic of how to Enable or Disable Services and how to Start, Stop, Refresh and Restart Services in Windows 11 or Windows 10 using PowerShell, Command Prompt, Task Manager and Net Command.

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Windows Services are applications that typically start when the computer is booted and run quietly in the background until it is shut down. Essentially, a service is any Windows application that is implemented with the services API and handles low-level tasks that require little or no user interaction.

The Windows OS when installed and running on your device, actually does a great job of automatically managing services, but sometimes you may need to manually enable or disable a service on demand. Keep in mind that if you disable a service, any dependent services are also affected; and enabling a service does not automatically restart its dependent services.

All Windows Services can be accessed after opening the Windows Services Manager and you can Start, Stop, Disable Windows Services using it.

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But you can also use PowerShell and Command Prompt to manage Services.

You must be signed in as an administrator to enable and disable services. It is not recommended to disable services unless you know what functions will be affected, and how the system performance will be impacted generally. If you disable a service and you’re unable to access your computer, you can boot into Safe Mode to enable the service.

Before making changes to the services, we recommend you create a system restore point as a necessary precautionary measure in case the procedure causes system malfunction, you can be able to perform System Restore using the restore point to undo the changes.

Use Task Manager to Stop, Restart or Start Windows Services

You can also Stop, Restart or Start Services using the Task Manager.

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Open the Services tab, right-click on the Service and you will see the available options.

Enable or Disable Windows Services using PowerShell

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To enable or disable Services using PowerShell in Windows 11/10, do the following:

• Press Windows key + X to open Power User Menu.
• Tap A on the keyboard to launch PowerShell (Windows Terminal) in admin/elevated mode.
• In the PowerShell console, type or copy and paste in the command below and hit Enter to check the current state of all Services:

Get-Service | Format-Table -Auto

To Enable a Service, type the command below you want into the PowerShell console and hit Enter:

Note: Substitute the ServiceName placeholder in each of the commands with the actual service name you want to enable or disable.

(Automatic (Delayed Start))​

Set-Service -Name "ServiceName" -StartupType AutomaticDelayedStart​

OR​

(Automatic)​

Set-Service -Name "ServiceName" -StartupType Automatic​

OR​

(Manual)​

Set-Service -Name "ServiceName" -StartupType Manual​

To Enable and Start a Service, type the command below you want into the PowerShell console and hit Enter:

(Automatic (Delayed Start))​

Set-Service -Name "ServiceName" -StartupType AutomaticDelayedStart -Status Running​

OR​

(Automatic)​

Set-Service -Name "ServiceName" -StartupType Automatic -Status Running​

OR​

(Manual)​

Set-Service -Name "ServiceName" -StartupType Manual -Status Running

To Stop and Disable a Service, type the command below into the PowerShell console and hit Enter:

Set-Service -Name "ServiceName" -StartupType Disabled -Status Stopped​

• Exit PowerShell when done.

Enable or Disable Windows Services using Command Prompt

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To enable or disable Services using Command Prompt in Windows 11/10, do the following:

• Press Windows key + X to open Power User Menu.
• Tap A on the keyboard to open Windows Terminal in admin/elevated mode.
• Select Command Prompt.
• In the CMD prompt console, type or copy and paste in the command below and hit Enter to check the current state of all Services:

sc queryex state=all type=service

To Enable a Service, type the command below you want into the CMD prompt console and hit Enter:

Note: Substitute the ServiceName placeholder in each of the commands with the actual service name you want to enable or disable.

(Automatic (Delayed Start))​

sc config "ServiceName" start=delayed-auto

OR​

(Automatic)​

sc config "ServiceName" start=auto​

OR​

(Manual)​

sc config "ServiceName" start=demand​

To Enable and Start a Service, type the command below you want into the CMD prompt console and hit Enter:

(Automatic (Delayed Start))​

sc config "ServiceName" start=delayed-auto && sc start "ServiceName"

OR​

(Automatic)​

sc config "ServiceName" start=auto && sc start "ServiceName"

OR​

(Manual)​

sc config "ServiceName" start=demand && sc start "ServiceName"

To Stop and Disable a Service, type the command below into the CMD prompt console and hit Enter:

sc stop "ServiceName" && sc config "ServiceName" start=disabled​

• Exit Command Prompt when done.

That’s it!

You must be signed in as an administrator to start, stop, or restart service. Also, you will not be able to start a disabled service until you enable the service.

Start, Stop, or Restart Windows Services using PowerShell

To Start, Stop, or Restart Services in PowerShell in Windows 11/10, do the following:

• Open PowerShell (Windows Terminal) in admin/elevated mode.

To Start a Service, type the command below you want into the PowerShell console and hit Enter:

Note: Substitute the ServiceName and DisplayName placeholder in each of the commands with the actual service name and display name respectively for the Service you want to Start, Stop, or Restart.

Start-Service -Name "ServiceName"​

OR​

Start-Service -DisplayName "DisplayName"​

To Stop a Service, type the command below you want into the PowerShell console and hit Enter:

Stop-Service -Name "ServiceName"​

OR​

Stop-Service -DisplayName "DisplayName"

To Restart a Service, type the command below you want into the PowerShell console and hit Enter:

Restart-Service -Force -Name "ServiceName"​

OR​

Restart-Service -Force -DisplayName "DisplayName"

• Exit PowerShell when done.

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To Start, Stop, or Restart Services in Task Manager in Windows 11/10, do the following:

• Open Task Manager.
• Click/tap on the Services tab.
• Now, right-click or press and hold on a Service.
• Click/tap on Start, Stop, or Restart.

Note: Start will only be available if the service status is currently stopped. Stop and Restart will only be available if the service status is currently running.

• Exit Task Manager when done.

Start, Stop, or Restart Windows Services using Net Command

To Start, Stop, or Restart Services using Net Command in Windows 11/10, do the following:

• Open Windows Terminal in admin/elevated mode.
• Select Command Prompt or PowerShell.

To Start a Service, type the command below you want into the console and hit Enter:

Note: Substitute the ServiceName and DisplayName placeholder in each of the commands with the actual service name and display name respectively for the Service you want to Start, Stop, or Restart.

net start ServiceName​

OR​

net start "DisplayName"

To Stop a Service, type the command below you want into the console and hit Enter:

net stop ServiceName​

OR​

net stop "DisplayName"

• Exit Windows Terminal when done.

Start, Stop, or Restart Services using Command Prompt

To Start, Stop, or Restart Services using Command Prompt in Windows 11/10, do the following:

• Open Windows Terminal in admin/elevated mode.
• Select Command Prompt.

To Start a Service, type the command below into the CMD prompt console and hit Enter:

Note: Substitute the ServiceName placeholder in each of the commands with the actual service name for the Service you want to Start, Stop, or Restart.

sc start ServiceName

To Stop a Service, type the command below into the CMD prompt console and hit Enter:

sc start ServiceName

• Exit Command Prompt when done.

How to Refresh a Windows Service?

When you refresh any Windows Service, the contents are re-read into the memory and the changes are reflected the next time the service is accessed. Here’s how you can Refresh a Service:

• Open Services Manager
• Locate the Service you want to refresh
• Right-click on it and select Refresh.

That’s it! Hope you find this post informative and helpful enough.

Read: Services Start, Stop or Startup type grayed out in Windows

What Microsoft startup services can I disable?

There are a couple of Windows 11/10 Services that are safe to disable, including:

• AVCTP service – Disable it if you do not use Bluetooth Audio Device or Wireless Headphones.
• BitLocker Drive Encryption Service – disable it if you do not use BitLocker storage encryption.
• Bluetooth Support Service – Disable it if you do not use any Bluetooth device
• Computer Browser – This will then disable Network discovery of systems on the local network
• Connected User Experiences and Telemetry – Disables Feedback, Telemetry and Data Collection
• Diagnostic Policy Service
• Etc.

Read: Services Start, Stop or Startup type grayed out in Windows

What happens if I disable all Microsoft services?

For example, the wireless services control your Wi-Fi card and if you disable that service, you may be unable to wirelessly connect your Windows 11/10 to a network. Intel has quite a few services which never really hog system resources. Lastly, any graphics card services should remain enabled.

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In this tutorial, we will see 3 ways to start/stop/restart services in Windows. Services are mostly required when you need to have some long running functionality in your Server. As you might be aware Microsoft Windows has number of services running at any point of time. A service is basically a long running executable applications that run in their own Windows sessions. You can run services in multiple user contexts. You don’t have to necessarily use the logged in user account. A service can be started, stopped and restarted. In Windows System, you can use multiple methods to stop/start/restart service that we will see in below section. More on Microsoft official website.

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Method 1: Using CMD 

a) Open CMD

You can go to search box and type CMD to open the command line. Once it shows up, right click on it and then click on Run as administrator.

b) Start/Stop/Restart a Service

If you want to start a service then you need to use net start <service> command. Here we are starting Windows Update services by using net start wuauserv command as shown below.

C:\>net start wuauserv
The Windows Update service is starting.
The Windows Update service was started successfully.

If you want to stop a service then you need to use net stop <service> command. Here we are stopping Windows Update service by using net stop wuauserv command as shown below.

C:\>net stop wuauserv
The Windows Update service is stopping.
The Windows Update service was stopped successfully.

In CMD, there is no such option called restart so what you can do is that you can perform net stop <service_name> and net start <service_name> simultaneously as shown below. This will work as if you have restarted the service.

C:\>net stop wuauserv && net start wuauserv
The Windows Update service is stopping.
The Windows Update service was stopped successfully.

The Windows Update service is starting.
The Windows Update service was started successfully.

Method 2: Using PowerShell

a) Open PowerShell

You can go to search box and type PowerShell. Once it shows up, right click on it and then click on Run as administrator.

b) Start/Stop/Restart a Service

If you want to start a windows service then you need to use Start-Service -Name <service_name> command. You can also check the progress by using -Verbose option.

PS C:\> Start-Service -Name wuauserv -Verbose
VERBOSE: Performing the operation "Start-Service" on target "Windows Update (wuauserv)".

If you want to stop a windows service then you need to use Stop-Service -Name <service_name> command. You can also check the progress by using -Verbose option.

PS C:\> Stop-Service -Name wuauserv -Verbose
VERBOSE: Performing the operation "Stop-Service" on target "Windows Update (wuauserv)".

If you want to restart a windows service then you need to use Restart-Service -Name <service_name> command. You can also check the progress by using -Verbose option.

PS C:\> Restart-Service -Name wuauserv -Verbose
VERBOSE: Performing the operation "Restart-Service" on target "Windows Update (wuauserv)".

Method 3: Using GUI

a) Open Services

You can open Run prompt by pressing Windows+R and then typing services.msc to open Services or you can directly search services.msc in the Search section to open Services. Once it shows up, right click on it and then select Run as administrator.

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b) Start/Stop/Restart a Service

You can double click and open the service as shown below. Then Click on Start to start the service. The other way is to right click on that service and then start from there.

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Similarly if you want to stop any service then double click on that service and open it as shown below. Here you can click on Stop to stop the service. Alternatively, you can also right click on that service and then Click on Stop to shutdown the service.

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You will also have the option to restart the service. For example here I am restarting the Windows Event Log service by clicking on Restart as shown below. Alternatively, you can also right click on that service and then click on Restart.

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To start a service using command prompt (cmd), use the `net start` command followed by the name of the service you want to start.

net start "ServiceName"

Understanding Windows Services

What are Windows Services?

Windows services are specialized applications that run in the background and do not require user intervention. They are designed to perform specific functions such as managing network connections, running background tasks, or handling system events. Unlike regular applications, services can start before a user logs in and can run continuously without a user interface. This makes them essential for various system-level operations.

Why Use CMD to Start a Windows Service?

Using the Command Prompt (CMD) to start a Windows service offers several advantages:

• Efficiency: Commands can be executed faster than navigating through graphical interfaces.
• Automation: CMD commands can be easily scripted for batch operations or scheduled tasks.
• Remote Management: CMD may be used to control services on remote machines, especially in server environments, helping system administrators manage resources without GUI access.

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Starting a Windows Service from CMD

Prerequisites

Before starting a service using CMD, ensure that you have admin privileges. Running the Command Prompt with administrative rights is crucial for executing service-related commands. To open Command Prompt as an administrator, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Start Menu.
2. Select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin) from the menu.

Identifying the Service to Start

To start a service, you first need to know its name. You can list all the services running on your system by using the command:

sc query state= all

This command will display all services, including those that are running, stopped, or disabled. Understanding the output is essential; look for the SERVICE_NAME of the service you want to start, which appears in the format `SERVICE_NAME : YourServiceName`.

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Using the START COMMAND

Syntax of the Start Command

Once you have identified the service’s name, you can use the `sc start` command to start the service. The basic syntax is:

sc start [ServiceName]

Step-by-Step Example

Let’s consider an example: Starting the Print Spooler Service. This service is responsible for managing print jobs sent to the printer.

To start the service, you would execute:

sc start spooler

Upon execution, you should see a message indicating that the command has completed successfully. If the service was already running, you might receive a message stating that the service is already running.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

When starting a service via CMD, you may encounter a few common errors.

• If you see «The specified service does not exist», this usually means the service name is incorrect. Double-check your service name by listing all services again.
• «Access Denied» indicates that you do not have the necessary permissions. Ensure you’re running CMD as an administrator.

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Comparison with Other Commands

Using NET START

In addition to `sc start`, you can also use the `net start` command to achieve similar results. The distinction lies in their functionality:

• `sc start` provides more detailed options and is better for service management.
• `net start` is simpler and can be easier for quick operations.

For example, to start the Print Spooler service using `net start`, you would type:

net start spooler

Both commands achieve the same goal, but knowing the differences allows you to choose the best tool for your needs.

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Stopping a Windows Service from CMD

While knowing how to start a service is essential, it’s equally important to know how to stop one when necessary.

The `sc stop` command allows you to stop a service quickly. For instance:

sc stop spooler

This command will terminate the Print Spooler service, freeing system resources when it’s no longer needed.

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Additional CMD Commands for Service Management

Querying Service Status

To check the status of a service, you can use the `sc query` command, which provides information about the service’s current state. For example:

sc query spooler

This command will return detailed information, including whether the service is running, stopped, and other related details.

Configuring a Service

The `sc config` command allows you to configure various parameters of a service, such as changing its start type. For example, if you want to disable the Print Spooler service from starting automatically, you could execute:

sc config spooler start= disabled

This command is particularly useful for system administrators who need to manage service configurations proactively.

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Conclusion

Mastering the ability to start a service cmd is an invaluable skill for Windows users and administrators alike. From enhancing efficiency to providing flexibility in service management, CMD commands enable you to interact with Windows services in a robust and straightforward manner. As you continue to explore CMD, don’t hesitate to practice these commands to become more confident in managing your services directly from the command line.

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Resources for Further Learning

Dive deeper into CMD and Windows services through online resources, documentation, and tutorials. Consider exploring books and courses that specialize in CMD and Windows administration to enhance your skills further.