How do you check the status of services in Windows?

To check the status of services in Windows, the most comprehensive and effective methods involve using the Services app or the command line. The Services app, which can be accessed by searching for "Services" in the Start menu, provides a graphical interface where you can view all the services installed on your system, their current statuses (running, stopped, etc.), and manage them (i.e., start, stop, restart, or configure properties). The command line also offers a way to check service status using commands like sc query [service-name] or Get-Service in PowerShell, which allows for more advanced scripting and automation tasks when managing services.

While Task Manager does allow users to see some running services, it is more limited and therefore not the best option for comprehensively monitoring all services. The Control Panel does not provide direct access to service statuses, instead focusing on high-level system settings. The System Information tool offers a broad overview of system hardware and software but lacks the specific functionality dedicated to managing services. Therefore, using the Services app or the command line is the best and most efficient way to check service statuses in Windows.