# How to Manage Services Remotely

**Overview**

The Remote Service Manager gives you full control over the background services running on a managed computer. Whether you need to restart a stuck print spooler, stop a malfunctioning application service, or change a service's startup type (e.g., from Manual to Automatic), you can do it instantly through the Live Connection interface without interrupting the user's session.

#### **Step-by-Step Guide**

**1. Navigate to the Computer List**

Start by locating the device you need to manage.

* From the main menu, go to Devices > Computers (1 & 2).
* Click on the name of the target computer (e.g., `#BDESK-CL1`) (3) to open its details.

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**2. Access the Services Tool**

Once on the device details page, establish a live connection.

* Click on the Live Connection tab (1) in the top navigation bar.
* In the left sidebar, click on Services (2) to load the list of services.

**3. Manage Service Status and Startup Type**

The main panel displays all services. You can use the search bar (3) to find a specific service (e.g., "Spooler").

* Status: The `Status` column shows if a service is currently Running (green) or Stopped.
* Start Type: You can change how a service behaves at boot by selecting an option from the dropdown menu (e.g., Disabled, Manual, or Automatic).
* Actions: Use the control icons on the far right to take immediate action:
  * Play Icon (▶): Start or restart the service.
  * Stop Icon (⊖): Stop a running service immediately.

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