Routing and Remote Access - Windows XP Service
Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Professional | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Routing and Remote Access |
| Service name: | RemoteAccess |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\mprdim.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Routing and Remote Access service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Routing and Remote Access 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 RemoteAccess service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Routing and Remote Access will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Routing and Remote Access
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRoutingandRemoteAccessWindowsXP.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 mprdim.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.