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Application Layer Gateway Service

Default Description:

Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Windows Firewall.

Additional Information:

Before the installation of Service Pack 2 or 3, this service was required for use with the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing service. After the installation of Service Pack 2 or 3, it no longer is required.

Additional Reading:

• ICS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Connection_Sharing

Discussion Topic Link:

http://bbs.blackviper.com/index.php/board,3.0.html

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Manual (Started)
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual (Started)
Default XP Pro: Manual (Started)
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Manual (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): ALG

Display Name: Application Layer Gateway Service

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe

Log On As:

Account: NT AUTHORITY\LocalService

Dependencies:

What service Application Layer Gateway Service needs to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Application Layer Gateway Service to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)

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