ENABLE

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Enables a service or device driver.

Use

Type ENABLE followed by the service name or device driver name and the startup type. The possible startup types are SERVICE_BOOT_START, SERVICE_SYSTEM START, SERVICE_AUTO_START, SERVICE_DEMAND_START. For example, to enable the Messenger service to start automatically, type:

ENABLE Messenger SERVICE_AUTO_START

When the ENABLE is run with a device driver name or service name but no start type, the current start type is displayed. Write this down if you need to keep a record of it.

You can use the LISTSVC command for a list of services and drivers on the computer.

Parameter

Startup type: The possible startup types are defined here:

Startup Type	Definition	Applies Primarily To
SERVICE_BOOT_START	Starts with Windows	Device drivers
SERVICE_SYSTEM_START	Starts with the computer	Device drivers
SERVICE_AUTO_START	Starts with Windows	Services
SERVICE_DEMAND_START	Starts manually by a program or user	Services

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