How to access services.msc of ther machines remotely ?

Question

Hello,

I wanted to know how i can access services.msc of other machines, I know i can connect to other computer on the network from services.msc console but its showing errors for some of the machines in the network. So, just wanted to know which are the services it's dependent on winrm, wmi ?

Experts please, advice.

Thanks,
NM

Answer 1

Hi @NM
There are 4 Ways to Start, Stop Services on A Remote Windows Computer.

1. SC.exe - Communicates with the Service Controller and installed services, It’s a built-in command line since Windows XP. It interacts with local and remote services.
2. PSService from Sysinternals
3. PowerShell
4. Service Manager MMC

Refer - with detailed process on the 4 services.
https://www.nextofwindows.com/4-ways-to-start-stop-services-on-a-remote-windows-computer

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Answer 2

These ones may help.
Managing with Microsoft Management Console
To configure Windows Firewall to allow MMC snap-in(s) to connect

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