Network Connections - Windows 11 Service
Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8, Vista and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Network Connections |
| Service name: | Netman |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\netman.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Network Connections service is running as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Network Connections fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Netman service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Network Connections is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type for Network Connections
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetworkConnectionsWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the netman.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.