sc <computername> stop messenger sc <computername> config messenger start=disabled This uses SC.exe from the resource kit. Hope this helps, Glenn Sullivan, MCSE+I MCDBA David Clark Company Inc. -----Original Message----- From: Greg Reese [mailto:GReese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 11:06 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Command Line / Batch File Question Is it possible to change a service's properties from a command line? I want to be able to make a batch file that stops a service, then = disables it. The messenger service to be exact. Greg ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm