Delete a service on windows

This is how to delete a service on windows that has not been automatically removed by a software uninstall you need to edit the registry:

• Start the registry editor (regedit.exe) 
• Move to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services key 
• Select the key of the service you want to delete 
• From the Edit menu select Delete 
• You will be prompted "Are you sure you want to delete this Key" click Yes 
• Exit the registry editor 

There is also a utility that is supplied with the NT resource kit called INSTSRV.EXE that can be used to install and remove services

instsrv <service name> remove 

Alternatively, also with the resource kit is a utility SRVINSTW.EXE that again installs and removes services, but with a GUI wizard format allowing you to select the service either locally or remotely.

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