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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

  1. Open POP3 service.

  2. 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

  1. Open Command Prompt.

  2. 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.

See Also

Concepts

POP3 service administration tools
Change Service Settings