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Application Layer Gateway Service

Default Description:

Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing.

Additional Information:

If you are not using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service, the Application Layer Gateway Service and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) can be safely disabled.

Additional Reading:

• ICS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Connection_Sharing

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows Vista Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Manual
Default Vista Home Premium: Manual
Default Vista Business: Manual
Default Vista Ultimate: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): ALG

Display Name: Application Layer Gateway Service

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service Application Layer Gateway Service needs to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require Application Layer Gateway Service to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)