How to stop unresponsive Windows Service

In windows system administration, understanding how to stop windows services which is not responding or hanged is a crucial skill. Whether you’re troubleshooting a misbehaving process or aiming to optimize system resources, knowing the ins and outs of service management can significantly impact your computing experience.

In this example, let’s forcefully stop the windows time service by killing the associated process.

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Change grayed out Windows Service Startup Option

You might sometimes encounter grayed-out services, particularly in scenarios like antivirus programs where certain services are intentionally safeguarded against tampering for security purposes, can pose challenges in managing your system effectively. However, there are strategies you can employ to navigate this hurdle and regain control over these services.

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