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Remote Access Auto Connection Manager

Default Description:

Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.

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:

• DNS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Manual
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual
Default XP Pro: Manual
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): RasAuto

Display Name: Remote Access Auto 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 Auto Connection Manager needs to function properly:

• Remote Access Connection Manager (H, M, P, T)
  • Telephony (H, M, P, T)
    • Plug and Play (H, M, P, T)
    • Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)
• Telephony (H, M, P, T)
  • Plug and Play (H, M, P, T)
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)

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

• None (H, M, P, T)