Remote Access Auto Connection Manager - Windows 11 Service
Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.
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: | Remote Access Auto Connection Manager |
| Service name: | RasAuto |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\rasauto.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | localSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Remote Access Auto Connection Manager service is running as localSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Remote Access Auto Connection Manager fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the RasAuto service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager is unable to start, if the Remote Access Auto Connection Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRemoteAccessAutoConnectionManagerWindows11.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 rasauto.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.