Windows Service Auditor 4.1.0.39 – Audit & Track Windows Services Easily

What Is Windows Service Auditor?

Windows Service Auditor, developed by Core Technologies Consulting, is a free, portable tool that audits Windows services by probing the Event Logs and offering a user-friendly interface to monitor service changes—like start, stop, deletion, and errors . It simplifies digging through complex Event Viewer data and lets both system admins and advanced users discover “who did what” with services.

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New in Version 4.1.0.39 (Released September 5, 2024)

🔔 Added Features

• “Startup Type” column now visible in the services list.

• Disabled services displayed in italics, with auditing-enabled ones in bold .

🛠️ Fixes & Improvements

• Better non-English UI support.

• Switched to SHA‑256 digital signature; dropped SHA‑1.

• Improved logging and service‑list loading speed.

• Fixed handling of read‑only services and performance glitch when parsing huge Event Logs.

• Enhanced compatibility with services lacking descriptions.

• Prevented starting disabled services .

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Key Features

Easily Track Service Events

Select a service to instantly view all related events—timestamps, types, sources, Event IDs, and descriptions—in a clean, split-pane UI. Double-click to see full details and copy to clipboard .

Enable or Disable Auditing

One click enables Windows’ Advanced Security Audit Policies, tracking who started/stopped/updated services. Windows Service Auditor also restores User Information in logs once auditing is set .

Export Services to XML or CSV

You can export all or selected services—including dependencies, executable hashes, recovery settings, etc.—to XML for documentation or analysis .

Portable & Lightweight

No installation required. Runs directly from the EXE (approx. 1.9 MB), uses about 10–25 MB RAM, and is easy to carry on USB sticks .

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Why Use It?

🎯 For System Administrators

Quickly troubleshoot critical service issues—find out who stopped a service, when, and if any errors occurred—without diving deep into Event Viewer.

🧠 For Auditing & Compliance

Enforce service-related security policies, detect unauthorized modifications, and easily export findings for audits or review.

🛡️ For Personal or IT Power Users

Learn more about how Windows services behave—debug background issues, monitor service events, and gain transparency over system changes.

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How to Use It – Quick Start

1. Download WindowsServiceAuditor.exe.

2. Run directly—no install needed.

3. Select a service to view its recent event history.

4. To track user account, enable auditing via Service → Enable Auditing—the tool adjusts security audit settings automatically .

5. View auditing details in the lower pane or export services via Services → Export (XML).

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System Requirements & Technical Info

✔ Tested: This software was tested on Windows 10 & Windows 11 and works smoothly without issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this software free?
  Yes, it can be downloaded and used for free.
• Does it support Windows 11?
  Yes, it works perfectly on Windows 10 and 11.
• Is it safe to use?
  Yes, the software was scanned and tested before publishing.

Last updated: February 2026