Remote Access Auto Connection Driver - Windows XP Service
Remote Access Auto Connection Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | System | System | System | System |
| Professional | System | 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 driver. If the Remote Access Auto Connection Driver fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, 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 XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRemoteAccessAutoConnectionDriverWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
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 XP installation media.