Creates a network connection.
This service is required if you use Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing. 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 XP Home: Manual
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual
Default XP Pro: Manual
Default XP Pro x64: Manual
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: 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:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasMan]
"Type"=dword:00000020
"Start"=dword:00000003
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"DisplayName"="Remote Access Connection Manager"
"DependOnService"=hex(7):54,00,61,00,70,00,69,00,73,00,72,00,76,00,00,00,00,00
"DependOnGroup"=hex(7):00,00
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"Description"="Creates a network connection."
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