Windows Firewall Service Name

I often need to use command line to manage services for Windows. Knowing the name of the service is important. Some of service names are just not related to the display name. Windows Firewall is such a service.

Windows XP: sharedaccess

Windows Vista / 7: mpssvc

To stop Firewall service on Windows XP, type

sc stop sharedaccess

. Similarly, to start it , type

sc start sharedaccess

. Remember to use an elevated command prompt on Windows Vista and 7.


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