Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.
Additional Information
This service was named Internet Connection Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing with Service Pack 1a. It is 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. However, if you are only using a modem and not a hardware firewall/router/gateway, I strongly recommend to keep this service in Automatic.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Automatic |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): SharedAccess
Display Name: Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Display Name: Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) needs to function properly:
- Network Connections
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
- Windows Management Instrumentation
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
What other service require Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.
Additional Information
This service was named Internet Connection Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing with Service Pack 1a. It is 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. However, if you are only using a modem and not a hardware firewall/router/gateway, I strongly recommend to keep this service in Automatic.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP MCE 2005 | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP Pro | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): SharedAccess
Display Name: Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Display Name: Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) needs to function properly:
- Network Connections (H, M, P, T)
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)
- Windows Management Instrumentation (H, M, P, T)
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)
What other service require Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) to function properly:
- None (H, M, P, T)
