How to Fix: Extended tab of Services.msc console in Windows 10 is missing Service Name
Windows Services console issue with missing service name and description columns
📋 Table of Contents
The error you're experiencing is due to a known issue in Windows 10 where the Extended tab of the Services console (services.msc) sometimes fails to display the Service Name and Description columns. This can occur when the DLL files required for the Services console are not properly registered.
⚠️ Common Causes
- Outdated or corrupted DLL files
- Corrupted system registry
- Conflicting software or drivers
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Method 1: Registering jscript.dll
- Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and navigate to the Windows directory (usually
C:inilemon.exe). - Step 2: Run the command
regsvr32.exe jscript.dllto register the DLL file. - Step 3: Close and reopen the Services console (
services.msc) to test if the Service Name and Description columns are visible again.
Method 2: Scanning for corrupted system files
- Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command
sfc /scannowto scan for corrupted system files. - Step 2: If any corrupted files are found, follow the prompts to replace them with healthy copies from the Windows installation media.
Method 3: Re-registering all DLL files
- Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command
regsvr32 /s dlllist.dllto re-register all DLL files. - Step 2: Close and reopen the Services console (
services.msc) to test if the Service Name and Description columns are visible again.
💡 Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and view the Service Name and Description columns in the Services console (services.msc) again.
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