Many applications and functions support the smooth operation of every operating system by running in the background without requiring any user input. The same applies to services, which are the main cogwheels behind the Windows operating system. These components ensure that essential Windows features such as File Explorer, Windows Update, and system-wide search function properly. It keeps them up and running at all times, without any hindrance. Today, we'll see how to enable or disable a service/any service in Windows 11.
How to enable or disable a service in Windows 11
Not all services run in the background all the time. These services are programmed to start according to six different startup types. This distinguishes whether a service starts when you turn on your computer or when it is triggered by user actions. This makes it easier to save memory resources without compromising the user experience. Before moving on to the methods for enabling or disabling a service on Windows 11, let's take a look at the different types of startup services in Windows 11.
Types of Windows 11 startup services
As mentioned earlier, services are required for Windows to function properly. However, there may be situations when you need to manually enable or disable a service. Here are the different ways to start services in Windows:
- automatic: This startup type allows the service to start at system boot time. Services that use this startup type are generally essential for the smooth functioning of the Windows operating system.
- Automatic (Delayed Start): This startup type allows the service to start after a successful boot with little delay.
- Auto (Delayed Start, Start-up): This startup type allows the service to start on boot but requires a trigger action that is generally provided by another application or other services.
- Manual (Start-up): This startup type starts the service when it notices a triggered action that might occur from other applications or services.
- Manual: This startup type is for services that require user input to start.
- Disabled: This option prevents the service from starting, even if it is required and thus the said service does not run.
In addition to the above, read the guide. Microsoft about Windows services and their functions here.
Note: You are required to sign in with an account with administrator rights to enable or disable services.
How to enable a service in Windows 11 via the Services window
Follow the steps below to enable any service in Windows 11.
1. Click on the icon Search And type Services. Click open , as shown.
2. Scroll down the list on the left pane and click double tap above the service that you want to enable. For example, the Windows Update service.
3. In a window Characteristics Change the startup type to Automatic or Automatic (Delayed Start) from the drop-down list.
4. Click Apply > OK To save the changes, the service will start the next time you start your Windows computer.
Note: You can also click Start under Service Status, if you want to start the service immediately.
How to disable a service in Windows 11 via the Services window
Here are the steps to disable any service on Windows 11:
1. Turn on Services window From the Windows search bar, as before.
2. Open any service (such as Windows Update) you want to disable by double clicking on it.
3. Change the startup type to disabled or manual From the selected drop-down list.
4. Click Apply > OK لSave these changesThe Windows Update service will no longer start at startup.
Note: Alternately, click Stop under Service Status, if you want to stop the service immediately.
Alternative method: Enable or disable a service through the command prompt
1. Click START YOUR And type Command Prompt. Click Run as administrator , as shown.
2. Click "Yeah" In confirmation prompt User Account Control.
Note: replace Name the service you want to enable or disable in the commands below.
3a. Type the command below and press the key. Enter To start a service automatically:
sc config " start=auto
3b. Type the following command and press the key: Enter To start a service automatically with a delay:
sc config " start=delayed-auto
3c. If you want to start a service manually, execute this command:
sc config " start = demand && sc start " "
4. Now, to disable any service, execute the given command in Windows 11:
sc stop " && sc config " " start=disabled
We hope this article on how to enable or disable a service in Windows 11 helps. Please contact us in the comments section with your suggestions and questions about this article.
