Effortlessly Connect to Another Computer with Services.msc on Windows 11

Accessing services.msc on a remote machine can be a valuable tool for IT administrators. Here are the most common methods for doing so:

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.

SC.exe provides a lightweight, command-line utility to manage services without needing additional software.

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.

Be sure to replace the IP address with the one that matches the remote PC. Alternatively, you can use the Services window.

PowerShell is a powerful tool that can execute complex tasks and scripts remotely, making it ideal for automation.

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.

How This Helps: PSService offers additional features and detailed information that are not available with the default tools.

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.

The MMC snap-in is user-friendly and provides an easy way to manage multiple services on remote machines through a graphical interface.

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.

This method allows direct access to the services console of a remote machine, simplifying the process.

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.

Using these methods, you can efficiently manage services on remote machines, which can greatly enhance your administrative capabilities and streamline your workflow.