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Windows sc qc equivalent in Linux
Prints a systemd unit file and drop-ins.
Windows
→
sc qc
Linux equivalents
systemctl cat SERVICE
systemctl cat SERVICE
systemctl cat SERVICE
Overview
What this command does
Prints a systemd unit file and drop-ins.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show service configuration
Prints a systemd unit file and drop-ins.
systemctl cat SERVICE
Show service configuration
systemctl --help
Show command help when supported
man systemctl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
systemctl cat SERVICE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: sc qc
systemctl cat SERVICEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
systemctl cat SERVICE | Show service configuration |
systemctl --help | Show command help when supported |
man systemctl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | systemctl cat SERVICE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | systemctl cat SERVICE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | systemctl cat SERVICE |
Same command on this distribution. |
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