Windows Services, also known as Windows NT Services or background services, are applications that run in the background on Windows operating systems without requiring user intervention or interaction. These services perform specific tasks or functions and are designed to start automatically when the system boots up, operate continuously while the system is running, and stop when the system shuts down.
How to Start or Stop Particular Services in IIS, Open CMD as adminstrator
Syntax : NET START “SERVICE_NAME”
Ex1 : NET STOP W3SVC Stops W3SVC Service
Ex2: NET START SMTP Starts SMTP Service
How to Start or Stop IIS: Using GUI (Graphical User Interface)
Start--Run--Services.MSC (Right Click and Select Start, Stop, Restart etc)
There are different startup types of Windows services like below.
In Windows, services can have different startup types, which determine how and when they should start running. The available startup types are as follows:
1. Automatic (Delayed Start): The service starts automatically when the operating system boots up. However, this type of startup is delayed to reduce the impact on system startup time. Services with this startup type are useful for applications that are not critical during boot time but need to run in the background once the system is fully up and running.
2.Automatic: The service starts automatically when the operating system boots up. Services set to automatic startup are essential for the normal functioning of the system or for specific applications and features that require continuous operation.
3. Manual: The service does not start automatically at system startup. Instead, it waits for a request from an application or the user. When a program or process needs the service, it can start it. This startup type is suitable for services that are not required all the time but may be needed when certain applications or tasks are executed.
4.Disabled: The service is explicitly disabled, and it will not start automatically, even if a program or process tries to start it. Disabling services that are not required can help optimize system resources and improve security.
What are Dependencies in Widows Services?
In many instances, Windows services require other system components to run, before they can start operating. These components are known as dependencies and if they fail to start themselves, then the services that require them also fail to start. -- CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
How to change the startup type of a service:
1. Press `Windows Key + R` to open the Run dialog.
2. Type `services.msc` and press Enter.
3. In the "Services" window, locate the service you want to configure.
4. Right-click on the service and select "Properties."
5. In the "Properties" dialog, go to the "General" tab, where you can change the startup type using the "Startup type" drop-down menu.
6. Choose the appropriate startup type (Automatic, Manual, Disabled, or Automatic (Delayed Start)).
7. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.