Re: Event Viewer

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Hi Wes

I didn't mention ICS - where did you get that from? It's not only the
Dependencies, but also the Services that are Dependent on the Telephony
Service.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:elm0HWilFHA.2484@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Will,
>
> I understand service dependencies.
>
> The OP has no dial-up modem. Apparently his cable connection is fine
> without the Remote Access Connection Manager service running. He has the
> Telphony service disabled. He wants to get rid of the Remote Access
> Connection Manager service error in the Event Viewer. He made no mention
> of
> needing Internet Connection Sharing.
>
> He's getting the error because he has Remote Access Connection Manager
> service set to Automatic or Manual and the Telephony service is disabled.
>
> Why does he need the Remote Access Connection Manager service running???
>
> Remote Access Connection Manager
> [[Definitely required if you are using Internet Connection Sharing.]]
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/remote_access_connection_manager.htm
>
> Remote Access Connection Manager
> [[Disabled, if not using Modem, Virtual Private Networking(VPN) or
> Internet
> Connection Sharing. Manual, if wanting the ability to create such
> connections when required.]]
> http://snakefoot.fateback.com/tweak/winnt/service/pqr.html#RASMAN
>
> Remote Access Connection Manager
> [[Creates a network connection.
> *Internet Connection Sharing requires this service and as above, your
> Internet connection may need this service running due to some ISP's logon
> processes. Test it out with Disabled. If your connection fails, set it to
> Automatic.]]
> http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm
>
> I disagree with this one##...
> Windows Firewall (ICF) and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
> [[Leave this on Automatic even if you're running a third-party firewall -
> and if you aren't running one, stop what you're doing right now, turn off
> the machine and don't start it up again until you have one installed and
> running. Yes, it's that important.]]
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/windows_firewall_int_con_sharing_ics_service.htm
>
> Windows Firewall (ICF) and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
> [[Set to Disabled, if not sharing your internet connection AND not using
> the
> builtin firewall. Set to Automatic, if using the builtin firewall or
> connection sharing.]]
> http://snakefoot.fateback.com/tweak/winnt/service/ghi.html#SHAREDACCESS
>
> Telephony
> [[Basically controls all dialup activity and in some cases DSL/Cable
> activity.]]
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/telephony.htm
>
> Telephony
> [[It provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control
> telephony devices. The telephony service enables applications to act as
> clients to telephony equipment such as PBXs, telephones, and modems.
>
> It can also be used to IP based voice connections on the local computer
> and,
> through the LAN. Though it requires that the other computers also is
> running
> this service.]]
> http://snakefoot.fateback.com/tweak/winnt/service/stuv.html#TAPISRV
>
> Telephony
> [[Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control
> telephony
> devices and IP based voice connections on the local computer and, through
> the LAN, on servers that are also running the service.
> *Dialup Networking depends on this service to be running. If you are on
> Cable or DSL, test Disabled. If your connection fails, set to Automatic.]]
> http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/servicesxp.htm
>
>
> ##
> [[Q. Should I use both Internet Connection Firewall and a software
> firewall
> from a different company on my Windows XP computer?
> A. No. Running multiple software firewalls is unnecessary for typical home
> computers, home networking, and small business networking scenarios.
> Using two firewalls on the same connection could cause issues with
> connectivity to the Internet or other unexpected behavior. One firewall,
> whether it is the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or different
> software firewall, can provide substantial protection for your computer.]]
>
> Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Firewalls
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/firewall.asp
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:OtCIuAilFHA.2156@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
> Will Denny <willdenny@xxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
>> Wes, please don't depend on BlackViper!! Various Services have to be set
>> back to their defaults, otherwise other Services depending those will not
>> work.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>>
>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:OFJ0F4hlFHA.708@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> With cable you do not need Remote Access Connection Manager service,
>>> unless
>>> you are using Internet Connection Sharing or Windows Firewall. Disable
>>> it.
>>> However, see the Note: below.
>>>
>>> Remote Access Connection Manager
>>> [[Creates a network connection. This service is required if you use
>>> Windows
>>> Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing *. If things cease to function
>>> after
>>> disabling this service, put it to automatic. Note: you may require this
>>> service for some direct cable or DSL providers and connections,
>>> depending
>>> on
>>> how they implement their logon process. If your dial-up, cable or DSL
>>> internet access no longer functions properly with this service disabled,
>>> place this service into automatic. If you use a hardware gateway or
>>> router,
>>> this service is not required.]]
>>>
> http://web.archive.org/web/20041128020314/www.blackviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm
>>>
>>> Windows Firewall (ICF) and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) *
>>> [[This service was named Internet Connection Firewall/Internet
>>> Connection
>>> Sharing * with Service Pack 1a. Used to allow multiple computers on your
>>> network to access the internet via only one account. This service
>>> installs on the "modem" computer. It also provides a software firewall
>>> for the system. If you are using a third party firewall, hardware
>>> gateway/router or
>>> Internet Connection Sharing software package, this service is not
>>> required.]]
>>>
> http://web.archive.org/web/20041128020314/http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm#Windows_Firewall_Internet_Connection_Sharing
>>>
>>> I have cable, Comcast, and I do not use Windows firewall. I have these
>>> two
>>> plus telephony disabled.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>
>>> Wes
>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>
>>> In news:uCg$oXhlFHA.3568@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
>>> Jerry <NoSpamChiefZeke@xxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
>>>> When I run the Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) and go to Event Viewer
>>>> (Local)
>>>>> System I noticed I have a long list of errors with a Source of Service
>>>> Control Manager, Event 7001, and Property > Description of: The Remote
>>>> Access Connection Manager service depends on the Telephony service
>>>> which
>>>> failed to start because of the following error: The service cannot be
>>>> started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled
>>>> devices associated with it.
>>>>
>>>> As I have no telephone modem installed (I use cable) how do I stop this
>>>> error from appearing in Event Viewer - to me it makes no since to have
>>>> time wasted checking on this service/event.
>>>>
>>>> In Services (services.msc) I do have Telephony disabled.
>>>>
>>>> Jerry
>


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