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Service.msc - How to Open & Use The Windows Service Manager
You can use an entire array of tools to access the Services Manager
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Updated onJuly 24, 2024
updated onJuly 24, 2024
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Services.msc is a built-in tool in Windows that allows you to access and modify various services running on your computer. Some services are native to the OS, while others are installed by third-party applications.
Today, we’ll show you a few different ways to open it and give you some tips on the best ways to use it and what for.
How can I open services.msc (Windows Service Manager)?
1. How to open services.msc from the Run window
This is the fastest method that you can use to accessservices.msc, and it’s one of the methods that we most commonly use.
2. How to open services.msc from Command Prompt
You can easily open Windows Services Manager through a command input in Command Prompt.
All you need to do is input the command line and pressEnter.
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PressWindows+Sand typeCommand Promptin the text field, then click on the relevant search result.
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Typeservices.mscin the box.
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PressEnterto execute the command.
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The Windows Services Manager is now opened.
3. How to open the Windows Services Manager using Powershell
As you can see, both methods are almost the same, and it doesn’t make a difference if you’re using Command Prompt or PowerShell.
You can also run both of these applications without administrative privileges, and you’ll be able to open the Services window without any problems.
Use our detailed guide ifyou’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin. Our quick workarounds are exactly what you’re looking for.
4. How to open Services via Windows Search
This is one of many different ways to access services.msc, and since it’s quick and easy, we encourage you to try it out.
5. How to open services.msc from the Start menu
This is another easy-to-use method that you can use to open services.msc, but in our opinion, it’s not the fastest one.
6. How to open services.msc through the Control Panel
7. Use Computer Management to open Services
This method can be useful if you’re using the Computer Management window frequently. If that’s not the case, then our previous methods might prove better.
8. Create a Desktop shortcut for Windows Services Manager
There are several different ways to access services.msc on your PC, and we encourage you to try them all. But once you are aware, choose one that seems the most convenient and quick.
How can I run services.msc as admin?
What is Services MSC used for?
Here are a few key features of Services.msc:
Like any other tool and application, Services, too, has the relevant launcher files stored in theC:drive. Both theservices.exeandservices.mscfiles can be found in theSystem32folder found in the following location:C:\WINDOWS\System32
Besides the other methods listed here, you can always navigate the path and easily openServices.msc.
Speaking of the Services window, many users reported thatservices.msc is not opening in Windows, but that, too, is easily fixable.
Did you know you can useservices.msc to connect to another computer? That’s right, and we have an entire guide dedicated to it.
What is your preferred method of accessing the Services window? Do not hesitate to share it with us in the comments below.
More about the topics:Services,windows 10,Windows 11
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
