Remote Access Auto Connection Manager - Windows XP 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, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | 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 |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\rasauto.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Remote Access Auto Connection Manager service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager 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 RasAuto service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRemoteAccessAutoConnectionManagerWindowsXP.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 rasauto.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.