www.BlackViper.com: Windows XP Pro x64 (64-bit) Service Pack 2 Services 411 - Routing and Remote Access

Routing and Remote Access

Default Description:

Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments.

Additional Information:

Allows computers to dial in to the local computer through a modem (or other devices) to access the local network using a standard or VPN connection. Unless you require this functionality, disable it for security reasons. Upon enabling this service, "Incoming Connections" icon will be available in the "Network Connections" control panel. After the installation of Service Pack 2, this service is set from Manual to Disabled by default.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Pro x64: Disabled

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Disabled

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): RemoteAccess

Display Name: Routing and Remote Access

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Routing and Remote Access needs to function properly:

• NetBIOSGroup
  • NetBIOS Interface
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

What other service require Routing and Remote Access to function properly:

• None