When we introduce you to
Windows 8 Task Manager
we have shown how it is more than just a task manager and more powerful than the ones we used on previous versions of Windows.
We also mentioned then that you can manage the Service using the same service. The Task Manager in Windows 7 also has a Services tab but Windows 8 goes a step further and we’ll see how.
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Back in the Windows 8 task manager, launch it first. There are many ways to get task manager up and running. The easiest and best, in my opinion, is the keyboard combination, Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
It is likely that your task manager is running in compact view, as shown in the image below.
So the first thing you need to do is see the details. To do that, click on the link read, More details. That will change the view to the image shown below.
Now, navigate to Service tab to access and manage the list of services. The displayed columns are Name, PID, Description, Status and Group.
Start, restart or stop the service
From the list, select any service in running state that you want to stop or restart. Right click on the service and select the required activator.
Follow the same steps to start a service that is not already running.
Learn about a service
The best way to know about a service is to look at the description column. That should give you a basic idea of a service. If that’s still not enough, right click on the service and Search online. It will enable internet search using your default search engine. Here is an example.
Quick Tip: If you want, you can navigate to the list of Windows explorer version services. All you need to do is click Open service link at the bottom of the window (above Service navigation).
Conclusion
So while only slightly better than previous versions, the Services tab in Windows 8’s task manager is sometimes useful as well. If you are someone who tends to do Ctrl+Shift+Esc a lot to quickly end or analyze processes, you can also use it to manage services whenever the need arises.
Do you prefer Windows 8’s task manager over Windows 7’s task manager? Or have you replaced it with something that gives you the feel of its old look?
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