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Remote Access Connection Manager

Default Description:

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.

Additional Information:

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.

Additional Reading:

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

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): RasMan

Display Name: Remote Access Connection Manager

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System account

Dependencies:

What service Remote Access Connection Manager needs to function properly:

• Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service (HB, HP, B, U)
• Telephony (HB, HP, B, U)
  • Plug and Play (HB, HP, B, U)
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (HB, HP, B, U)
    • DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require Remote Access Connection Manager to function properly:

• Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (HB, HP, B, U)
• Remote Access Auto Connection Manager (HB, HP, B, U)
• Routing and Remote Access (HB, HP, B, U)