Remote Access Auto Connection Driver - Windows Vista Service
Remote Access Auto Connection Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | System | System | System |
| Home Basic | System | System | System |
| Home Premium | System | System | System |
| Business | System | System | System |
| Ultimate | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Remote Access Auto Connection Driver |
| Service name: | RasAcd |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DRIVERS\rasacd.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Streams Drivers |
Default Behavior
The Remote Access Auto Connection Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Remote Access Auto Connection Driver fails to start, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the RasAcd service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Remote Access Auto Connection Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRemoteAccessAutoConnectionDriverWindowsVista.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the rasacd.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows Vista installation media.