NET HELP CONTINUE: reactivates a Windows service that has been suspended by NET PAUSE.

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The syntax of this command is:


NET CONTINUE 
service


NET CONTINUE reactivates a Windows service that has been 
suspended by NET PAUSE.

service             Is the paused service.
                    For example, one of the following:
                    NET LOGON
                    NT LM SECURITY SUPPORT PROVIDER
                    SCHEDULE
                    SERVER
                    WORKSTATION

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The `NET CONTINUE` command is used in the Windows command line (`cmd`) to resume an interrupted network service. Here are examples of how to use this command, along with detailed descriptions: Example 1: Resume a specific network service

net continue "service name"

Description: This command resumes a suspended network service with the specified service name. Replace "Service Name" with the actual name of the service you want to continue. Example 2: Resume all interrupted network services

net continue

Description: This command will resume any interrupted network services. No specific service names are needed. All services that are in a suspended state will be restarted. Example 3: View all interrupted network services before resuming

net break | find "Interrupted"

Description: This command displays all interrupted network services by searching the output of `net pause` for a suspended status. This allows you to preview services before resuming them. Example 4: Resume a service on a remote computer

net continue "ServiceName" /server:RemoteComputer

Description: Here the service with the specified name continues on a remote computer. Replace "ServiceName" with the actual service name and "RemoteComputer" with the name of the remote computer. Example 5: Resume a service with elevated privileges

runas /user:Administrator "net continue 'service name'"

Description: This example uses the `runas` command to run `NET CONTINUE` with elevated privileges. Replace "Administrator" with a username with administrative privileges and "Service Name" with the actual service name. Example 6: Resume a service and log the output to a file

net continue "service name" > continuelog.txt

Description: Here the output of the command is redirected to a text file named “ContinuationProtocol.txt”. This can be useful to record the success or failure of the resume operation. Please note that the availability of certain options may vary depending on the version of Windows. You can use `NET CONTINUE /?` in the command prompt to check the specific options and syntax details.

When using the `NET CONTINUE` command on the Windows command line, you should note the following points: 1. Administrative Privileges: - Running `NET CONTINUE` requires administrative privileges. Make sure you open Command Prompt as an administrator to access all necessary resources. 2. Use correct service names: - Make sure you provide the correct name of the network service you want to resume. Incorrect service names lead to errors. 3. Check Network Service Status: - Before using `NET CONTINUE`, check the status of the service in question with `NET PAUSE` or `NET STATISTICS SERVER` (for example for the server service). You can make sure that the service is actually interrupted before attempting to resume it. 4. Network Services Availability: - Not all network services can be paused or resumed. Some services may not respond to this command. Check the documentation for the specific service. 5. Compatibility with Windows versions: - Available options and behaviors may vary depending on the version of Windows. Make sure your commands are compatible with the specific version of the operating system. 6. Monitor Error Logging: - Monitor the output of the command to ensure that the network service resumed successfully. If necessary, log the output to a file for later review. 7. Observe safety aspects: - Be sure to only continue network services when necessary and consider security considerations. Network services can be critical to the functioning of the system. 8. Undoing changes: - Make sure you know how to undo changes if something goes wrong. Careful planning and monitoring are important. 9. Error Handling: - If you encounter errors resuming a network service, read the error message carefully to understand the cause. This information can be helpful when troubleshooting. 10. Use test environment: - If possible, test the `NET CONTINUE` command in a test environment to minimize impact on the production environment and verify expected behavior. By considering these points, you can safely and effectively use the `NET CONTINUE` command in your environment.