Setting the Default Process Security Level Using VBScript
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa393618(VS.85).aspx


Scripts to manage Services
http://www.activxperts.com/activmonitor/windowsmanagement/adminscripts/services/
Check status of services
start a service without admin rights
stop a service without admin rights

WMI book by Ed Wilson

Windows PowerShell(TM) Scripting Guide Download Ebook
Microsoft Windows Scripting with WMI: Self-Paced Learning Guide (Self Paced Learning Guide)