you may be able to start the service.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308423
How to Use Computer Management on a Remote Computer
NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group to view and modify most properties and perform most computer-management tasks.
To connect to and use Computer Management on another computer:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
2. Right-click Computer Management (Local), and then click Connect to another computer.
3. Click Another Computer, and then type the name of the computer that you want to manage remotely, or click Browse to locate the computer. Click OK and then click OK to return to the Computer Management window. The Computer Management window of the remote computer is displayed. The name of the remote computer is displayed at the root of the console tree.
4. In the console tree, expand System Tools, Storage, or Services and Applications to view the tools and services in each of these containers.
5. Click the item that you want (for example, Event Viewer) to use the tool, and then view the information that is associated with it.
