Windows Service Delete

Introduction

Windows Services are background processes that run without user interaction. These services can be created and managed through the Services Management Console (services.msc) or through command-line interface (CLI) using the sc.exe tool. The sc.exe tool is a command-line program that can be used to create, modify, or delete Windows services on local or remote computers. This guide will focus on how to delete a Windows service using the sc.exe tool in a command-line or PowerShell environment.

Deleting a Windows Service using sc.exe

To delete a Windows service using the sc.exe tool, follow these steps:

1. Open a Command Prompt window or PowerShell window with administrative privileges (Run as Administrator).
2. Type the following command in the CLI window:

sc.exe delete ServiceName

where ServiceName is the name of the Windows service that you want to delete.

3. Press Enter to execute the command.

The command will remove the service from the system registry and stop it if it is currently running.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have learned how to delete a Windows service using the sc.exe tool in a Command Prompt or PowerShell window. Remember to always use administrative privileges when working with the sc.exe tool, to ensure that you have full access and permissions to modify services on your computer or network.