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ServiWin

nirsoft.net

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Spec score 8.0 #7 of 30 in Startup Manager Software

Spec sheet

What it does
ServiWin lists installed Windows services and drivers with status, startup type, file details, company and related metadata.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Integrations
Context actions include opening a service in Registry Editor and searching executable or service names in Google.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Administrator requirement
Viewing is possible as a nonadministrator, but changing service status on supported Vista, 7 and 8 systems requires Run as Administrator.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Command line
Command-line switches support exports, sorting, remote computers, offline Windows directories, selecting the initial services or drivers view, and filtering with LoadFromList.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Company location and founding
WisePedia states that NirSoft was founded by Nir Sofer in 2001 and is based in Israel.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wisepedia.org
Company origin
An independent company profile says NirSoft began in 2001 as Nir Sofer's personal website and is owned by him.Read 15 Oct 2026 · solvusoft.com
Documentation depth
The product page documents usage, remote access, offline mode, color configuration, command-line syntax, translation and version history.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Export formats
Lists can be exported as text, tab-delimited, CSV, XML, tabular text or HTML, including horizontal and vertical HTML.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Extensibility
Users can create language files with /savelangfile and customize display colors through serviwin.cfg.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Independent download data
MajorGeeks lists ServiWin 1.72 as freeware for Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 and records 43,233 downloads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · majorgeeks.com
Independent portability description
File.net describes serviwin.exe as a standalone portable utility that can be removed by deleting its folder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · file.net
Independent product classification
Uptodown lists the product as free, proprietary software for Windows and reports a 53.26 KB ZIP download.Read 15 Oct 2026 · serviwin.en.uptodown.com
Independent user sentiment
SnapFiles reports two user reviews, both five-star ratings, with reviewers recommending the utility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · snapfiles.com
Installation
The ZIP build is a standalone executable requiring no installation or additional DLLs; an installer with uninstall support is also offered.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Latest official version
The official page identifies version 1.72 and says it fixed truncation of service names and display names longer than 64 characters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Licence
ServiWin is freeware that may be redistributed without charge when the complete unmodified package is included.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Limit: advanced-user orientation
Downloadcrew characterizes ServiWin as unsuitable for beginners because incorrect changes to critical items can damage a PC.Read 15 Oct 2026 · downloadcrew.com
Limit: protected services
A third-party technical page notes that protected or core services may refuse to stop even when the program is elevated.Read 15 Oct 2026 · debasisbhattacharjee.com
Maker structure
NirSoft says it is a one-person operation with no CEO, CTO, development team or rented offices, maintained by Nir Sofer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Offline Windows mode
Offline mode can inspect another Windows installation and alter startup types, but cannot start or stop services in that offline system.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Praise: easy visibility
SnapFiles reviewers praise the quick view of drivers and services, detailed fields, color highlighting and lack of installation requirement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · snapfiles.com
Praise: expert feature set
Downloadcrew says experienced users benefit from color coding, keyword finding, integrated Google search and Registry access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · downloadcrew.com
Praise: lightweight and stable
Softpedia describes the program as low-demanding on CPU and memory, stable and reasonably intuitive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Rating on MajorGeeks
5 out of 5 from 25 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · majorgeeks.com
Rating on SnapFiles
5 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · snapfiles.com
Rating on Softpedia
4.5 out of 5 from 45 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Remote computers
The utility can inspect another LAN computer when administrator credentials and administrative shares are available.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Safety warning
The maker warns that disabling or changing some drivers and services can make the operating system work improperly.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Security support statement
NirSoft says antivirus detections of its utilities are often false positives and advises users to report them to antivirus vendors or NirSoft.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Service controls
Users can start, stop, restart, pause or continue selected services and drivers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Startup controls
Startup modes can be changed among automatic, manual, disabled, boot and system.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
System requirements
The official requirements list Windows 2000, NT, XP, Server 2003/2008, Vista, 7, 8 and 10, with Windows 98 and ME unsupported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Uninstallation
ZIP installations are removed by deleting extracted files, while installer packages can be removed through Windows Add/Remove Programs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net
Uptodown review volume
Uptodown lists ServiWin with a rating marked not specified and 0 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · serviwin.en.uptodown.com

Plans and prices

ServiWin freeware Free Windows desktop utility · 32-bit and 64-bit downloads · portable ZIP or installer Read 15 Oct 2026 · nirsoft.net

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