In the Services console, you notice that the Windows Firewall service is not running even if the service is configured to start automatically. When you manually start the Windows Firewall service, you receive the following error message: Windows could not start the Windows Firewall on Local Computer. For more information, review the System ...

Open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in for Services. To do this in Windows Vista, click Start , type services.msc in the Start Search box, and then click Services in the Programs list.

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so from the Windows folder.

It includes tools for managing disks, services, devices, shared folders, and users, among other administrative tasks. The console is particularly useful for IT professionals and advanced users who need to perform administrative tasks on local or remote computers.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.

Type Services.msc in the Run dialog box, and then click OK. In the Services window, scroll to find the Windows Search service, right-click it, and then click Properties. In Windows Search Properties, on the General tab, check that the Service status is Running, and if it's not, click Start.

Click Start , type cmd in the Search box or click Run then type services.msc in the dialog (Windows XP or Windows Server 2003), and then press Enter to open a Command Prompt window.

The .msc file uses the same .dll files as Internet Explorer. Additionally, the .msc file contains a list of all the .dll files that are used by Internet Explorer and the MMC.

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Microsoft recommends using a Microsoft account, not a local account, when signing in to Windows. Using a Microsoft account in Windows allows for seamless integration of Microsoft services, enhanced security, and sync across devices, unlike a local account.