Python command to stop and start windows services ?

The existing answer is very unpythonic and not simple enough.

I was searching for a Pythonic solution and stumbled upon this question.

I have a much simpler solution that isn't Pythonic.

Just use net start servicename with os.system.

For example, if we want to start MySQL80:

import os
os.system('net start MySQL80')

Now using it as a function:

import os

def start_service(svc):
    os.system(f'net start {svc}')

And to stop the service, use net stop servicename:

import os

def stop_service(svc):
    os.system(f'net stop {svc}')

I know my solution isn't Pythonic but the existing answer also isn't Pythonic and so far in my Google searching I haven't found anything both relevant and Pythonic.

Install pywin32 from GitHub, there's no limitation regarding Python 3.6 in there(2017, I know) + it works directly with the Win32 API, so no os.system() or similar command calling. Also, no need for compiling, the author supplies the binaries in an installer. And there doesn't seem to be any issue with PyPI as well - the versions are matching.

Use the StartService(serviceName, args = None, machine = None) function.