Server 2008r2, access denied when trying to start a service using net start

Thanks for the quick response. I tried cmd prompt as admin as you suggested. It did let me start service. I'm trying to start services via Backup Exec post command script. It is failing so I tried locally on the server. I am admin on box, so was confused why it would fail. I'm new to 2008. Any ideas on running script from Backup Exec server?

Sorry, as it pertains to Backup Exec, I don't know what to tell you.  I would suggest either a new question in the Backup Exec zone and/or a call to Symantec.

(Actually, you MIGHT be able to turn UAC off on the server - but I would REALLY ADVISE AGAINST THIS)

What are you trying to stop/backup?

Perhaps an alternative workaround in which you create a scheduled task that kicks off a few minutes before your backup and then runs again a few minutes after it should have ended?  Or maybe Backup Exec can have the particular job kicked off from the command line - in which case, a batch file could work as a scheduled task.  Another option might be to use SC and/or PSEXEC in an effort to elevate the privilages for the NET STOP or SC STOP commands.

I object.

The asker acknowledged that my solution worked - THEN added this needed to be done involving third party software.  A response was promptly posted and the asker failed to continue to participate in his own question.

Thus, the question that was asked was correctly answered.

-Lee