Remote Access Connection Manager - Windows XP Service
Creates a network connection.
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 Connection Manager |
| Service name: | RasMan |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\rasmans.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Remote Access Connection Manager service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Remote Access 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 RasMan service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Remote Access Connection Manager will not start, if the Telephony service is stopped or disabled.
If the Remote Access Connection Manager is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
- Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) / Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
- Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Restore Default Startup Type of Remote Access Connection Manager
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRemoteAccessConnectionManagerWindowsXP.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 rasmans.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.