Starting and stopping Domino and a Sametime server on Windows Follow these instructions to start or stop an IBM Sametime® server on Windows®. ProcedureSelect Start > Administrative Tools > Component Services. In the Services dialog box, select Services (Local).Complete one of these steps: If you are starting the server, right-click "Sametime server" and select Start. If you are stopping the server, right-click "Sametime server" and select Stop.