Steps to restart RDP service without rebooting the server

kumkumsharma

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Most of the time if we are getting any issue then we reboot the server to solve the issue or reflecting any changes on server. But if you want to save time of restarting server then you can reboot the RDP service.

You can check all the three ways to restart RDP service.

Option - 1: Use Services Console to restart the service.
  • First login to Wndows server.
  • Click on “Start” button and search for “Run”.
  • In the Run type services.msc to open it.
  • Here a list of services will open, you have to choose “Remote Desktop Services” and right click on it.
  • Now you will find “Restart” option, click on it.
Option - 2: Use Task Manager to restart service.

You can also use “Task Manager” to restart your services.
  • First log in to your Windows VPS.
  • Right click on Windpws VPS Task Manager and choose “Task Manager” option.
  • Here you have to search “term service” from list. Now right click on it and choose “Restart” option.
Option – 3: Use PowerShell to resatrte service.

You can also use PowerShell command to restart RDP service. You have to follow below steps:
  • First log in to your Windows VPS.
  • Here click on “Start” button and search for Powershell option.
  • After searching right click on option “Windows Powershell” and click on “Run as administrator”
  • As new window will open where you can use any one command.
Code:
Restart-Service -Force -Name "TermService"
OR
Restart-Service -Force -DisplayName "Remote Desktop Services"
 
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