What is "Remote Access Connection Manager" in my Windows XP service list? And how is "Remote Access Connection Manager" service related to RasMan.dll?

"Remote Access Connection Manager" is a Windows XP service that "Manages dial-up and virtual private network (VPN) connections from this computer to the Internet or other remote networks. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start." "Remote Access Connection Manager" service is provided by RasMan.dll DLL file.

Detailed information on "Remote Access Connection Manager" service:

Service name: RasMan
Display name: Remote Access Connection Manager
Execution command: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Start type: Manual
Service status: Stopped
Dependencies:
   Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service
   Telephony

"Remote Access Connection Manager" service is provided by a DLL file called: RasMan.dll:

Name: RasMan.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\RasMan.dll
Description: Remote Access Connection Manager
File version: 6.1.7600.16385
Size: 75.0 KB (76,800 bytes)
Modified: Monday, July 13, 2009, ?9:16:12 PM

Disabling "Remote Access Connection Manager" service should not cause any issues when running Windows XP system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k netsvcs" Services on Windows XP

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