Re: Event Viewer
- From: "Jerry" <NoSpamChiefZeke@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 14:56:41 -0700
Thanks for the answers - I will check them out.
I AM NOT using ICS. I AM NOT using VPN. I have a direct connection to the
web via my router and a cable modem. I have NO telephone modem installed, as
mentioned earlier.
Jerry
"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:Ocm$v2ilFHA.3256@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi Will,
>
> I brought ICS up. It seems to be one of the five reasons for having the
> Remote Access Connection Manager service running in the first place.
>
> 1. Using a telephone modem.
> 2. Using Virtual Private Networking (VPN).
> 3. Using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).
> 4. Some ISP's logon processes may need it.
> 5. Using Windows Firewall.
>
> If none of those five things are needed, then the Remote Access Connection
> Manager service doesn't need to run.
>
> Fax service, Remote Access Auto Connection Manager service and Remote
> Access
> Connection Manager service all depend on the Telephony service.
>
> If none of those services are needed for anything, they should be
> disabled.
>
> If any of them do not have something that can be exploited now, they
> probably will in the future.
>
> How many critical updates have we had since XP SP2 came out?
>
> Microsoft Security Bulletin Summaries and Webcasts
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:O5%238OdilFHA.420@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
> Will Denny <willdenny@xxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
>> 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.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>>
>> "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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