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Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
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Service Name |
SharedAccess |
Process Name |
svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
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Default Settings |
XP Home : Not Available |
XP Pro
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XP Pro w/SP2 :
Automatic |
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Microsoft Service
Description |
Provides network address
translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion
prevention services for a home or small office network. |
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Dependencies |
Network Connections |
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Dependencies |
Windows Management
Instrumentation |
Event Log / Remote Procedure
Call (RPC) |
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Real World Description |
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. |
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Is this service needed? |
Yes
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Recommended Setting: |
Automatic |
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Note |
Updated to reflect SP2
changes. Available after installation of SP2. |
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