What is "Network Connections" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Network Connections" service related to netman.dll?

"Network Connections" is a Windows 8 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 program file.

Detailed information on "Network Connections" service:

Service name: Netman
Display name: Network Connections
Execution command: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Dependencies: {RpcSs, nsi}

"Network Connections" service is provided by a program called: netman.dll:

Name: netman.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\netman.dll
Description: Network Connections Manager
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 255488 bytes
Modified: 7/26/2012 3:06:34 AM UTC

Disabling "Network Connections" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted" Services on Windows 8

⇒⇒Windows 8 Services Tutorials