Windows SC command
The Windows SC command is a powerful tool for managing services. It allows users to control various aspects of Windows services, such as creating, deleting, starting, stopping, pausing, or configuring them. With SC command, users can easily interact with services from the command line, making service management more efficient and convenient. This tool provides flexibility and control over the Windows services, allowing users to customize and adjust service settings as needed. Whether it’s for troubleshooting, optimization, or customization purposes, the SC command is a valuable tool for any Windows user looking to streamline service management tasks.
SC Syntax:
Section titled “SC Syntax:”sc [command] [option] [service name]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| start | Starts a service |
| stop | Stops a service |
| query | Queries the status of a service |
| config | Changes the configuration of a service |
| qc | Displays the configuration information for a service |
| create | Creates a service |
| delete | Deletes a service |
| control | Sends a control to a service |
| qc | Queries the configuration of a service |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| service name | The service name or the service display name |
SC Usage:
Section titled “SC Usage:”Start a Windows Service
Section titled “Start a Windows Service”sc start servicenameStarts the specified Windows service identified by “servicename”.
Stop a Windows Service
Section titled “Stop a Windows Service”sc stop servicenameStops the specified Windows service identified by “servicename”.
Query the Status of a Windows Service
Section titled “Query the Status of a Windows Service”sc query servicenameRetrieves the current status of the specified Windows service identified by “servicename”.
Change the Startup Type of a Windows Service
Section titled “Change the Startup Type of a Windows Service”sc config servicename start= autoSets the startup type of the specified Windows service identified by “servicename” to “auto”.
How do I use sc in Windows?
Section titled “How do I use sc in Windows?”To use the sc command in Windows, execute the following command:
sc queryWhat is the purpose of the sc stop command?
Section titled “What is the purpose of the sc stop command?”The sc stop command is used to stop a specified service in Windows. This can be achieved by running the following command:
sc stop <service_name>How can I start a service using the sc command?
Section titled “How can I start a service using the sc command?”To start a service in Windows using the sc command, you can use the following syntax:
sc start <service_name>How do I list all active services with sc in Windows?
Section titled “How do I list all active services with sc in Windows?”To list all active services in Windows using the sc command, you can run the following command:
sc query state= allWhat is the sc config command used for?
Section titled “What is the sc config command used for?”The sc config command in Windows is used to configure how a service is started. You can use it with the following syntax:
sc config <service_name> start= <start_type>How can I delete a service with sc in Windows?
Section titled “How can I delete a service with sc in Windows?”To delete a service using the sc command in Windows, you can run the following command:
sc delete <service_name>Is it possible to pause a service using the sc command?
Section titled “Is it possible to pause a service using the sc command?”Yes, you can pause a service in Windows using the sc command. The syntax for pausing a service is as follows:
sc pause <service_name>Applications of the SC Command
Section titled “Applications of the SC Command”- Configure and query the properties of a service
- Start and stop a service
- Create a new service
- Change the service configuration
- Delete a service
- Query information about installed services