WinSerWat

There are numerous Windows services running in the background at any time, and many more that can be enabled. They are normally handled by various applications or the operating system, but it is possible to start or stop them manually as well.

WinSerWat is a relatively simple, open-source application that lets you select a Windows service and manage its status directly from the system tray. It is very easy to work with, provided you only need to control one service at a time.

To begin with, it is worth noting that you don't need to install the application before use, as it is fully portable. All your settings are stored in the program folder, so it is very easy to carry around, and it leaves no traces behind.

The configuration process is remarkably straightforward. Once you have launched the application, simply open the settings panel from the tray icon and select the service you wish to control. You can also determine how often you want the utility to check its status.

WinSerWat lets you keep track of when a service is running, paused or stopped, from the system tray. The icons are self-explanatory, and you can even replace them with others if you prefer.

If you right-click the tray icon, you can restart or stop a service that is running, as well as start it manually if it is currently inactive.

It might have helped if it were possible to select multiple services and control them all from a unified system tray menu, but this tool should be ideal for users who only need to monitor, enable or disable a single Windows service.

WinSerWat is very easy to install and configure, and it lets you keep track of whether a service is running with a single glance, in addition to allowing you to start or stop it at any time.