Most users are unaware of the existence of such a tool and miss out on some great customizations and the ability to boost Windows performance. But since you are already here, check our detailed analysis of the Services Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

What is Services MSC used for?

Here are a few key features of Services.msc:

Lists all services in one place: With the built-in tool, you can view all the services in one place, that, too, in alphabetical or reverse-alphabetical order. Allows starting or stopping a service: Several need to be run while other services are to be disabled for specific operations to complete, and the tool provides an easy way to do that. Lets users change the startup type: Configuring the startup type comes in handy, as it allows you to choose whether a service starts running automatically at boot or has to be manually triggered. Provides insights on dependencies: Services are often interlinked with each other in the sense that stopping one will stop the others that depend on it. And you can easily verify this through the built-in Services.msc.

What is services.msc file location?

Like any other tool and application, Services, too, has the relevant launcher files stored in the C: drive. Both the services.exe and services.msc files can be found in the System32 folder found in the following location:C:\WINDOWS\System32 Besides the other methods listed here, you can always navigate the path and easily open Services.msc.

How can I open services.msc?

1. How to open services.msc from the Run window

This is the fastest method that you can use to access services.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 press Enter.

  1. Press Windows + S and type Command Prompt in the text field, then click on the relevant search result.

  2. Type services.msc in the box.

  3. Press Enter to execute the command. SPONSORED

  4. 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 if you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin. Our quick workarounds are exactly what you’re looking for.

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?

Speaking of the Services window, many users reported that services.msc is not opening in Windows, but that, too, is easily fixable. What is your preferred method of accessing the Services window? Do not hesitate to share it with us in the comments below.

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