To restart a service that has crashed using the Services console (services.msc) in Windows Server 2016, follow these steps:
1. Open Services Console:
- Press `Win + R` on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
- Type `services.msc` and press `Enter`. This will open the Services console.
2. Locate the Crashed Service:
- In the Services console, locate the service that has crashed from the list of services. You can scroll through the list or use the search function to find the service quickly.
3. Check Service Status:
- Check the Status column to confirm that the service has indeed stopped or crashed. It will typically display "Stopped" or "Stopped (faulting)" if the service has crashed.
4. Restart the Service:
- Right-click on the crashed service that you want to restart.
- From the context menu, select "Restart." This action will attempt to stop and then start the service again.
5. Verify Service Restart:
- Once you've initiated the restart, monitor the Status column to see if the service changes from "Stopped" to "Running."
- Additionally, you can check the system event logs or service-specific logs for any error messages or events related to the service restart.
6. Alternative Method - Start Service:
- If the "Restart" option is not available or does not work, you can alternatively select "Start" from the context menu to manually start the service. This action will only start the service without attempting to stop it first.
7. Check Service Functionality:
- After restarting the service, verify that it is functioning correctly. You may need to test the functionality of the service to ensure that it is operating as expected.
8. Troubleshoot Further (if necessary):
- If the service continues to crash or encounter issues after restarting, you may need to investigate further to identify and address the underlying cause. This could involve reviewing event logs, checking for software conflicts, or troubleshooting configuration issues.
By following these steps, you can effectively restart a crashed service using the Services console in Windows Server 2016, helping to restore functionality and maintain system reliability.