Change the POP3 service state
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To change the POP3 service state
Using the Windows interface
Using a command line
Using the Windows interface
Open POP3 service.
In the console tree, right-click ComputerName, point to All Tasks, and then click the state you want, as described in the table.
Where?
- POP3 Service/computer_name
| Service state | Description |
|---|---|
Start |
Starts the POP3 service from a stopped or paused state and allows POP3 clients to connect to the mail server and retrieve e-mail. |
Stop |
Stops the POP3 service. All current connections are terminated. |
Pause |
Pauses the POP3 service so that no new connections will be accepted. Existing connections are not affected. |
Resume |
Resumes the POP3 service from a paused state to allow POP3 clients to connect to the server and retrieve e-mail. |
Restart |
Restarts the POP3 service. All current connections are terminated. |
Notes
To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.
To open the POP3 service snap-in, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click POP3 Service.
If you are using Active Directory integrated authentication, you must log on to the Active Directory domain, not the local computer, to perform this procedure.
Using a command line
Open Command Prompt.
Type:
net {start|stop} pop3svc
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
net {start|stop} |
Starts or stops a service. |
pop3svc |
Specifies the POP3 service. |
Notes
To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.
To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command prompt.
If you are using Active Directory integrated authentication, you must log on to the Active Directory domain, not the local computer, to perform this procedure.
To view the complete syntax for this command, at a command prompt, type:
net start /help
net stop /help
Information about functional differences
- Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.