I cannot create dial up connection

[zer0on1]

On Windows XP SP2 Laptop i cannot manually create Dial up connection cause option "Connect using a dial modem" & "Connect using broadband connection that requires a username are password are grayed out.

Modem is installed properly and able to query properly.

Pls help.

[zer0on1]

[zer0on1]

Important observation i am not able to start service "Remote Access Connection Manager" tried from Administrator account also.

[XiX Eb0y XiX]

Looks like you got a virus.
Remove any updates you have recently done then reinstall them along with any recently installed hardware/programs.

[Brandon]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329441/

That explains your issue rather thoroughly. Enjoy

[zer0on1]

I didn't restore the Windows XP its happened on as it is system.

[Brandon]

Still, you should try using their workaround fix to attempt to fix the issue.