Using the services management snapin to change the service state

  1. Open the Services-snapin by pressing the Start-button and Run… this command:

    Services.msc

    Service Management

  2. Double click the service you want to change (Here Messenger)

    Service Properties

  3. In the Startup Type-dropdown select the desired state
  4. If setting the service to Disabled or Manual, then press the Stop-button to deactivate the service.
  5. If setting the service to Automatic, then press the Start-button to activate the service.
  6. Press the Ok-button