How to change service name

[maybeimaleo]

I have a service called BPS brio_platform1 & BPS brio_platform2. The OS gave both the name BPS. I want to use a batch file to stop and start both services in a given order (say #2, then #1). How can I do so if both of the services go by the same name? Is there a way to change them to BPS1 & BPS2?

 

[Stiddy]

you can use the sc.exe command from the resource kit. Unfortunately, i dont know of a wat to change the display name without deleting and recreating the two services. play with sc and see if you can figure it out. I can help additional if need be. I know i could delete the two and recreate in 2 mins, just need to know all the details. Try this.

sc qc "BPS brio_platform1"

sc qc "BPS brio_platform2"

post the details and i can help from there....

HTH - Stiddy

 

[Stiddy]

BTW, you may not even need to delete the two. It is impossible for both services to have the exact same name. it appears they dont. so your batch file could e as easy as:


sc stop "BPS brio_platform2"
sc stop "BPS brio_platform1"

sc start "BPS brio_platform2"
sc start "BPS brio_platform1"

echo "all services a go...."

HTH - Stiddy