Manages dial-up and virtual private network (VPN) connections from this computer to the Internet or other remote networks. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
You may require this service for some direct cable or DSL providers and connections, depending on how they implement their logon process. If your dial-up, cable or DSL internet access no longer functions properly with this service disabled, place this service into Automatic. If you use a hardware gateway or router, this service is not required.
Default Vista Home Basic: Manual
Default Vista Home Premium: Manual
Default Vista Business: Manual
Default Vista Ultimate: Manual
Safe Setting: Manual
Service Name (registry): RasMan
Display Name: Remote Access Connection Manager
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System account
What service Remote Access Connection Manager needs to function properly:
What other service require Remote Access Connection Manager to function properly:
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