Learning the "Net Start" command

So I'm messing around with the command prompt using the "net start" command just to learn how it works and when I try to start a process that isn't running(according to my services applet) it indicates that the requested service has already been started. Any idea why?

As a test I used the "Work Folders" service as it seemed relatively innocuous.

Also, after seeing that it didn't "start" the service in the services tab, I right-clicked and hit start, and voila, it showed as running. At this point I tried the "net stop" command as "net stop work folders" and I received an error message stating "The syntax of this command is: " followed by the syntax that matched what I typed.

Any input is appreciated. Again, this is simply me trying to learn about these commands.

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We are volunteers willing to help you try to resolve this issue.

Were you using an Elevated Command Prompt?

These should help :

How to Start, Stop, Restart, Enable, and Disable Services in Windows 10
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4499-start-...

Net command examples, options, switches, and more
https://www.lifewire.com/net-command-2618094

Please let us know the results and if you need further assistance.
Rob Brown - past Microsoft MVP - Windows Insider MVP 2016 - 2021
Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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Last updated April 14, 2024 Views 8,850 Applies to: