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Setting the NT Service Start Type

To set the NT service start type:

  1. Select NT Services from the checklist. The NT Services View opens.

  2. Double-click the current Start Type value in the properties grid to access the drop-down menu.

  3. Select the desired Start Type from the following possible values:

    OptionDescription
    AutomaticThe service starts during system startup.
    ManualThe service is only started when the service control manager calls the StartService function.
    DisabledThe service is not started.
    Start at Boot TimeThe driver is started by the operating system loader. (Device driver only)
    Started by the SystemThe driver is started by calling the IoInitSystem function. (Device driver only)