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Network Connections

Default Description:

Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.

Additional Information:

Required for managing network connectivity. Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) also requires this service to be enabled.

Note: While disabling this service, you will no longer see the system tray icon (lower right) displayed, even for modem connections. Connectivity, however, still exists even on incoming shared network drives.

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 (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Manual (Started)
Default Vista Business: Manual (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Manual (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Netman

Display Name: Network Connections

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Network Connections needs to function properly:

• Network Store Interface Service (HB, HP, B, U)
  • NSI proxy Service (HB, HP, B, U)
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (HB, HP, B, U)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require Network Connections to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)