A simple example of starting and stopping a service in windows using C++
Hey all,
Here is a simple example of starting and stopping a service in C++. Just pass the service name as a parameter and the service will switch states. If stopped, it will start. If started, it will stop.
// StartStopService.cpp : Defines the entry point for the console application.
//
#include "stdafx.h"
#include <iostream>
#include <windows.h>
int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
{
SC_HANDLE serviceDbHandle = OpenSCManager(NULL,NULL,SC_MANAGER_ALL_ACCESS);
SC_HANDLE serviceHandle = OpenService(serviceDbHandle, argv[1], SC_MANAGER_ALL_ACCESS);
SERVICE_STATUS_PROCESS status;
DWORD bytesNeeded;
QueryServiceStatusEx(serviceHandle, SC_STATUS_PROCESS_INFO,(LPBYTE) &status,sizeof(SERVICE_STATUS_PROCESS), &bytesNeeded);
if (status.dwCurrentState == SERVICE_RUNNING)
{// Stop it
BOOL b = ControlService(serviceHandle, SERVICE_CONTROL_STOP, (LPSERVICE_STATUS) &status);
if (b)
{
std::cout << "Service stopped." << std::endl;
}
else
{
std::cout << "Service failed to stop." << std::endl;
}
}
else
{// Start it
BOOL b = StartService(serviceHandle, NULL, NULL);
if (b)
{
std::cout << "Service started." << std::endl;
}
else
{
std::cout << "Service failed to start." << std::endl;
}
}
CloseServiceHandle(serviceHandle);
CloseServiceHandle(serviceDbHandle);
return 0;
}
Thanks, Its working but how can i give service names if they have space between them like "My Service". this type of services are not responding.
I just use quotes and it worked.
I had this service and it worked perfectly with quotes: "HP Health Check Service"
Thanks Rhyous.. It worked exactly the way I wanted
Glad the post helped you. I try to post anything I learn so it is easier for the next guy.