Remote Access Auto Connection Driver (RasAcd) Service Defaults in Windows 8
Remote Access Auto Connection Driver.
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Remote Access Auto Connection Driver |
| Service name: | RasAcd |
| Service type: | kernel |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Streams Drivers |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\DRIVERS\rasacd.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasAcd |
Default Behavior
The Remote Access Auto Connection Driver service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Remote Access Auto Connection Driver fails to start, the error details are added to Windows 8 error log. When the operating system startup is complete, the user is being notified that the RasAcd service hasn't been started.
Dependencies
If Remote Access Auto Connection Driver is disabled, the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager service will not be started and initialized.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Remote Access Auto Connection Driver
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config RasAcd start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The RasAcd service is using the rasacd.sys file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32\DRIVERS directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 8 installation media.