# Start-Service > Starts stopped services. > This command can only be used through PowerShell. > More information: . - Start a service by using its name: `Start-Service -Name {{service_name}}` - Display information without starting a service: `Start-Service -DisplayName *{{name}}* -WhatIf` - Start a disabled service: `Set-Service {{service_name}} -StartupType {{manual}}; Start-Service {{service_name}}`