NET HELP START: lists running services.

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19045.3693]
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The syntax of this command is:


NET START 
[service]

NET START lists running services. 

service   May include one of the following services:
   ALERTER                      
   BROWSER             
   CLIENT SERVICE FOR NETWARE  
   CLIPBOOK              
   DHCP CLIENT
   EVENTLOG                     
   FILE REPLICATION
   MESSENGER                    
   NET LOGON                    
   NT LM SECURITY SUPPORT PROVIDER
   PLUG AND PLAY
   REMOTE ACCESS CONNECTION MANAGER
   ROUTING AND REMOTE ACCESS
   RPCLOCATOR
   RPCSS
   SCHEDULE
   SERVER
   SPOOLER
   TCP/IP NETBIOS HELPER SERVICE
   UPS
   WORKSTATION

When typed at the command prompt, service names of two words or more must 
be enclosed in quotation marks. For example, NET START "NET LOGON"
starts the net logon service.

NET START can also start services not provided with Windows.

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The `NET START` command on the Windows command line is used to start services. Here are some examples of using this command: Example 1: View all started services on the computer

net start

Description: This command displays a list of all started services on the local computer. Example 2: Starting a specific service

net start "service name"

Description: Here the service with the name “service name” is started. Replace "service name" with the actual name of the service. Example 3: Starting a service on a remote computer

net start "ServiceName" /s \\RemoteComputer

Description: This command allows you to start a service named "service_name" on a remote computer. Replace "RemoteComputer" with the actual name of the remote computer. Example 4: Start a service and enable automatic start at system startup

net start "service name" /auto

Description: Here the service is started, and the `/auto` option enables the service to start automatically at system startup. Example 5: Starting all services that can be started automatically at system startup

net start | find "AUTO_START" | find /v "Manual"

Description: This command displays a list of all services that can start automatically at system startup and are not set to start manually. Example 6: Starting a service with specific credentials

net start "Service name" /user:Username /password:Password

Description: Here the service named "service_name" is started using the provided credentials. Replace "Username" and "Password" with the appropriate credentials. Please note that the exact command options may vary depending on your system configuration. Use `NET START /?` in the command prompt to check the specific options and syntax details for your version of Windows.

There are a few important points to note when using the `NET START` command on the Windows command line: 1. Administrative Privileges: The `NET START` command requires administrative privileges. To start services or view information about started services, be sure to open Command Prompt as an administrator. 2. Security Considerations: Starting services can have security implications. Make sure you only start services that you know and are authorized to use. 3. Service Names: Use the exact service name if you want to start a service. You can view the service name using the `net start` command without any additional options. 4. Remote Computer: If you want to start a service on a remote computer, use the `/s \\RemoteComputer` option. Make sure you have the necessary remote management permissions. 5. Automatic Start: The `/auto` option allows you to configure a service to start automatically at system startup. Make sure you use this option carefully as it affects system behavior. 6. Credentials: If necessary, you can specify credentials using the `/user` and `/password` options to start a service under a different user context. 7. Check service health: Use `net start` without any other options to see a list of all started services. Check the status of services and make sure there are no unexpected problems. 8. Logging: When you are diagnosing or troubleshooting problems, you can monitor log files to determine whether a service started successfully or encountered errors. 9. Dependencies: Some services have dependencies on other services. If a service fails to start, check the dependencies and make sure they are also started. 10. Version Compatibility: Note that the availability of certain options and the behavior of the command may vary depending on the version of Windows. Make sure your commands are compatible with the specific version of the operating system. By keeping these points in mind, you can ensure that you use the `NET START` command effectively and safely.