What is the first step to verify services on a system?

The first step to verify services on a system is to search for "Services." This action directs you to the Services management console, where you can view all the services that are installed on the system, along with their current status (running, stopped, etc.). Accessing this interface allows you to perform various management tasks, such as starting, stopping, or configuring services, making it the most effective starting point for service verification.

Although checking the status of running applications, accessing the Control Panel, and using Task Manager can provide useful information about system performance and applications, they do not specifically focus on the verification and management of services. The Services console is designed explicitly for that purpose, making it the appropriate first step in the process.