Services Startup Type is Grayed Out? 3 Ways to Fix it

Adjust the service startup settings in the Registry Editor

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Updated onJune 20, 2024

updated onJune 20, 2024

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The service startup configuration determines how to initiate specific services on your Windows computer when booting up. Also, the startup type setting allows you to control how a service is either disabled, startup automatically, or manually.

However, startup service type grayed-out errors can be frustrating as it restricts your control over the startup service on your computer. Therefore, we will discuss what causes the error and walk you through three proven ways to fix it.

Why is my service Startup type greyed out?

Identifying the specific factors causing the error will aid with troubleshooting. Note that these factors vary on different PCs and circumstances. However, we will walk you through explicit steps to troubleshoot it.

How do I fix the service startup type grayed out?

Try the following before proceeding with the following advanced troubleshooting:

Proceed with the following advanced troubleshooting if the error persists on your PC.

1. Run services as administrator

Running the Windows Services.msc as administrator will give services administrator permission allowing you to modify the service startup.

2. Disable services temporarily

Disable service startup temporarily will stop locked running services that impede you from making changes.

Further, you can read our complete guide onwhat service.msc is how to open and use iton your computer.

3. Modify the service startup via Registry Editor

Note that the service startup will Display the right will display the modified option from the Registry Editor if grayed out in the startup type setting.

Further, check out our guide about how to fixdisabled Registry editing by Administratoron Windows.

In conclusion, check our detailed guide about how to fixWindows can not start serviceon a local computer with easy steps.

Also, we have a complete guide on fixingExplorer.exe not starting on Windows startupon your PC. Before you go, you can check our guide on how touse services.msc to connect to another computer, so don’t miss it.

Services Startup Type is Grayed Out? 3 Ways to Fix it#

Why is my service Startup type greyed out?#

How do I fix the service startup type grayed out?#

1. Run services as administrator#

2. Disable services temporarily#

3. Modify the service startup via Registry Editor#