Accessing services.msc on a remote machine can be a valuable tool for IT administrators. Here are the most common methods for doing so:
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How to Access Services.msc of Another Machine Remotely?
1. Using SC.exe Command
- Open Command Prompt:
- Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type cmd and press Enter.
- Access Remote Services:
- Type the following command and press Enter: sc \\RemoteComputerName query
- Replace RemoteComputerName with the name of the computer you want to access.
2. Using PowerShell
- Press Windows key + S and type powershell. Right-click PowerShell and choose Run as administrator.
- Run the following command:Get-Service -ComputerName “192.168.1.7”
- A list of all services will now appear.
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3. Using PSService from Sysinternals
- Download PSService:
- Visit the Sysinternals website and download the PSService tool.
- Open Command Prompt:
- Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
- Use PSService to Manage Remote Services:
- Navigate to the folder where you downloaded PSService.
- Run the command: psservice \\RemoteComputerName query
- Replace RemoteComputerName with the name of the target computer.
4. Using Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
- Open MMC:
- Press Win + R, type mmc, and press Enter.
- Add Services Snap-in:
- In the MMC console, click File > Add/Remove Snap-in.
- Select Services from the list and click Add.
- Connect to Another Computer:
- Right-click on Services (Local) and select Connect to another computer.
- Enter the name of the remote computer and click Finish.
5. Using Services.msc Command
- Open Run Dialog:
- Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
- Access Remote Services:
- Type services.msc /computer=RemoteComputerName and press Enter.
- Replace RemoteComputerName with the name of the target machine.
Additional Tips
- Ensure Network Discovery is On: Open Control Panel, navigate to Network and Sharing Center, and ensure Network Discovery is enabled.
- Check Firewall Settings: Ensure that Windows Firewall allows remote management traffic.
- Permissions: Make sure you have administrative privileges on the target machine.