starting services via a dos prompt

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hey all,

I'm need to be able to restart a PC service via the tin'ter-net and a dos prompt.

I can log on to a remote PC with net use \\IP address.

but anyone know the command for restarting a PC anywhere service????

cheers in advance
 
Andyt_uk said:
net start serviceName
but wouldnt that start the service locally..?

if you can connect to the pc, can you computer management onto it and start the service from there?

edit: try sc \\machine_name start servicename
 
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thanks for the reply,


no connection isn't a option as its the pc anywhere service i'm trying to start. Tbh I'd rather be able to do it without the end-user's help.

I help manage over 1000 back of house pc's / tills and restarting them each time the service stops takes ages.

thanks i'll give that a bash.
 
blastman said:
no connection isn't a option as its the pc anywhere service i'm trying to start.

I realise this isnt what you asking so feel free to ignore, however have you checked out logmein?

It blows the socks off PC Anywhere and makes you PC's accessible from anywhere.

The free version is more than good enough for remote control at excellent speeds (even on dialup), but there are paid for versions that offer more features and functions.

As I say feel free to ignore me :)
 
cheers,

Yes the service is set to auto but it just sometimes stops. :(

I've seen logmein and i like, but software licensing means that we have to use pcaw.

that command before menation, does the job well and only takes a min to do, so i"m happy !!!! :) :)
 
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