Windows services run in the background and are often used by databases, web servers, monitoring tools, and some game-server helpers. Restarting a service can apply config changes or recover a stuck process.
Using Services
- Connect to the Windows VPS with Remote Desktop.
- Open the Start menu and search for Services.
- Find the service you want to restart.
- Right-click it and choose Restart.
Using PowerShell
Run PowerShell as Administrator, then use:
Restart-Service -Name "ServiceName"
To list services and find the exact name, use:
Get-Service
Do not restart services you do not recognise on a live VPS. If the VPS hosts customers or players, schedule restarts during quiet periods.
