awel wrote: > I'm new in python and I would like to know if it's possible to check if > a specific windows service is present and if it's possible how can I > do? This is one way: http://tgolden.sc.sabren.com/python/wmi_cookbook.html#automatic_services You'd have to change that example slightly, but I hope the principal is clear enough. If not, ask again. TJG