How do I access the Service Manager in Windows 11? The Services applet is a centralized place to start, stop, enable or disable any services installed on your Windows system. In this tutorial we’ll show you 5 quick ways to open the Services applet in Windows 11.

Method 1: Open the Services Applet via the Run Dialog

1. Press the Windows key + R together to launch the Run dialog box, type services.msc in the text field and press Enter.

   

2. This should be the most common and fastest way to access the Services tool in Windows.

Method 2: Open the Services Applet via Windows Terminal

1. Once you’ve launched Windows Terminal, enter the services.msc command and hit Enter.

   

2. It will quickly open the Services tool.

Method 3: Open the Services Applet via Search

1. Type services in the Search box on the taskbar. Next, click the Services app which appears under the “Best match” section.

   

2. The Services Manager tool will launch immediately.

Method 4: Open the Services Applet via Computer Management

1. Right-click the Start button on the taskbar, and then choose Computer Management from the pop-up menu.

   

2. In the left pane, expand the “Services and Applications” folder and then click on Services.

   

3. You’ll see a list of services installed on your computer.

Method 5: Create a Desktop Shortcut to Open the Services Applet

1. Right-click the blank space on your desktop and then choose New -> Shortcut.

   

2. Type services.msc in the shortcut location box and click Next.

   

3. Enter a name for this shortcut and click Finish.

   

4. Whenever you want to open Windows Services, you can double-click the desktop shortcut to quickly access it.

   

That’s it!