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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. Set to disabled if you have no network or you do not toy with the configurations a lot. If your internet connectivity no longer operates after disabling this function, set it back to Automatic. Windows Firewall/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:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Manual (Started)
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual (Started)
Default XP Pro: Manual (Started)
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: 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 netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account (Allow service to interact with desktop)

Dependencies:

What service Network Connections needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Network Connections to function properly:

• Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (H, M, P, T)