Fix: Services Startup Type Grayed Out on Windows 11/10 [Guide]
15Fix: Services Startup Type Grayed Out on Windows 11/10 [Guide]
The ‘Services Startup’ type can become grayed out when a user tries to disable or enable a service on a Windows PC. This issue is caused if the service is system-protected, or if the user lacks the administrative privileges necessary to modify the ‘Startup’ type within the Windows Services app. It’s quite frustrating when you no longer want a service to be running on your computer and find yourself unable to disable it or modify its ‘Startup’ type because it’s grayed out. This tutorial will present the best solutions to ensure you can fix this issue.
If the Startup type or the Start or Stop button of a Service is grayed out in Windows 11/10, this tutorial will help you fix the issue. When you open the services.msc tool in Windows and try to modify the Startup type, but you cannot select an option because it grayed out, then there is a problem that needs to be resolved.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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The service startup configuration determines how to initiate specific services on your Windows computer when booting up. Also, the startup type setting allows you to control how a service is either disabled, startup automatically, or manually.
If you use Location Services in Windows 10, some people have found the option greyed out and hence, not usable. The cause can be from third-party apps, including those that protect your privacy. Here are the steps you can try to get Location Services working again.
However, startup service type grayed-out errors can be frustrating as it restricts your control over the startup service on your computer. Therefore, we will discuss what causes the error and walk you through three proven ways to fix it.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.