# Configuring Windows Services

Applications that have to be run automatically whenever the system is started can be configured to run as a Windows service. However in certain cases, after installing an application as a service, you may wish to change the startup type or delete the service. The Service Configuration enables you to change the settings for the services available in the **Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services**.

## Step 1: Name the Configuration

Provide a name and description for the Service Configuration.

## Step 2: Define Configuration

Specify the following values:

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Service Name | Select the name of the service from the combo box. The combo box contains the list of standard Windows services. If the required service is not listed, click **Customize** to either select the service from the Additional Services list or add your own by giving the required details. |
| Action | Specify the action to be performed from the following:<br><br>- **Don't Modify**: To preserve the client settings. This option is selected by default.<br>- **Start**: Select this option to start the service.<br>- **Stop**: Select this option to stop the service.<br>- **Restart**: Select this option to restart the service. |
| Service Startup Type | Select how the service should be started from the following options:<br><br>- **Don't Modify**: To preserve the client setting.<br>- **Manual**: Select this option if the service has to be manually started after the system startup.<br>- **Disabled**: Select this option to disable the service.<br>- **Automatic**: Select this option to automatically start the service along with the system. |

1. To add more services, click **Add More Service** and repeat Step 2. The service gets added to the **Services** table.  
2. To modify a service from this table, select the appropriate row, click the icon below, and change the required values.  
   ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/images/modify.jpg)  
3. To delete a service from this table, select the appropriate row and click the icon below.  
   ![](https://cdn.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/images/delete.jpg)

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## Step 3: Define Target

Using the [Defining Targets](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/defining_targets.html#Defining-Configuration-Target-Computers) procedure, define the targets for deploying the Service Configuration.

## Step 4: Deploy Configuration

Click the **Deploy** button to deploy the defined Service Configuration in the defined targets. The configuration will take effect during the next system startup.

To save the configuration as draft, click **Save as Draft**.