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# 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.
**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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