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The tag 'access directly' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about launching Windows system tools and settings without navigating through menus. A recurring theme is using the Run dialog to open administrative utilities like services.msc, which may not work as expected in some Windows versions. Users seek methods to bypass Control Panel or other indirect paths to reach tools directly. The tag reflects troubleshooting for direct access to system components, particularly in Windows 7, where changes in default behavior can prevent familiar shortcuts from working. Topics include command-line entries, registry adjustments, and alternative launch methods to restore direct access to management consoles.
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Windows 7 "services.msc" not available any more?
In the past I typed services.msc in the run entry field to access directly the Servcies dialog. Now I wanted to use it again (under WIndows 7). Unfortunately it cannot be found by Win7. Did the name changed? Yes, it is still accessible through Control Panel-->Administrative tools but I...- pstein
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- access directly admin tools configuration control panel not found run command services troubleshooting windows 7 windows features
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