How to Manage Windows Services Without Services.msc

Windows Services.msc, a traditional method for managing services, has limitations such as lack of mass actions and force restart/kill options. However, an alternative tool called Better Windows Services offers a more user-friendly approach.

Better Windows Services provides a graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line interface (CLI) for managing services. With this tool, users can select multiple services and perform mass actions, making it easier to manage various services at once.

One of the key features of Better Windows Services is its ability to show users a plan of their actions before performing them. This feature is particularly useful when stopping services that may depend on others, as the app will warn users if their action could potentially crash the system.

The tool also offers a query language in its search bar. For example, users can search for services with automatic startup and a memory usage of 50MB. This allows for more targeted searches and easier identification of specific services.

To stop a hanging service, users can either use the command prompt (cmd) or Right-click the service in Better Windows Services and select "force stop." The app provides an alternative to the limited options found within Windows Services, such as force restart or force stop.

Additionally, Better Windows Services provides various other features, including a snapshot function that allows users to export the services list or check for services with missing files. These features enhance the overall functionality and usability of the tool.