What is "Network Connections" in my Windows XP service list? And how is "Network Connections" service related to Netman.dll?

"Network Connections" is a Windows XP service that "Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections." "Network Connections" service is provided by Netman.dll DLL file.

Detailed information on "Network Connections" service:

Service name: Netman
Display name: Network Connections
Execution command: 
   C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Start type: Manual
Service status: Started
Dependencies:
   Network Store Interface Service
   Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

"Network Connections" service is provided by a DLL file called: Netman.dll:

Name: Netman.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\Netman.dll
Description: Network Connections Manager
File version: 6.1.7600.16385
Size: 274 KB (280,576 bytes)
Modified: Monday, July 13, 2009, 9:16:03 PM

Disabling "Network Connections" service may cause issues when running Windows XP system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted" Services on Windows XP

⇒⇒Windows XP Services Tutorials