Start or stop the Application Object Server Windows service

You can start, stop, or restart the Application Object Server (AOS) Windows service from the Microsoft Windows Services utility.

  1. Click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.

  2. In the details panel (right pane), do one of the following:

    • Select the service that has a name in the format Dynamics AX Object Server<$InstanceNumberAOSInstanceName>**. In the toolbar, click the Start Service, Stop Service, or Restart Service icon as appropriate.

    • Right-click the service you want to change, and then click Start, Stop, or Restart.