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AcSvc.exe — что это за процесс? (программа Thinkvantage Access Connections)

Thinkvantage Access Connections (AcSvc.exe) — программа-помощник для подключения к сети на ноутбуках Lenovo. При помощи данной программы можно быстро переключать параметры (профили) разных сетей/подключений.

Приложение существовало еще во времена Windows XP.

В каждом профиле местоположения хранятся параметры конфигурации сети и интернета, которые нужны для подключения к интернету из дома или из работы. При этом сетевое подключение может быть выполнено при помощи модема, проводного сетевого адаптера, широкополосного устройства (модема). VPN-сети сети также поддерживаются. Остальную информацию читайте здесь (офф сайт Lenovo).

Процесс запускается из папки:

Полное описание процесса — ThinkVantage Access Connections Main Service Module Lenovo, и процесс относится соответственно к утилите от ThinkPad — ConnectUtilities. Другими словами это фирменный софт для ноутбуков Lenovo.

Так что именно это за программа?

Как я понял — она является что-то вроде менеджером подключений.

Например как мы можем подключиться к интернету? При помощи:

• Модема, то есть использовать мобильный интернет.
• Используя Wi-Fi. Кстати интернет вроде может быть даже по блютузу.
• Подключившись к локальной сети и используя VPN-подключение. Да, такое редко бывает, но бывает.
• Обычный проводной интернет по кабелю Ethernet (витая пара) или оптоволокно. Или даже по телевизионному кабелю.

Это не все варианты. Но сложность еще в том, что интернет может быть у вас дома, на работе, в гостинице, в другой стране и все это по факту — разный интернет, разные подключения. Чтобы всем этим было удобно управлять — и нужна программа Thinkvantage Access Connections, которая может быть установленной уже на ноутах Lenovo. Выглядит приложение примерно так:

Как видите здесь можно выбрать типы интернета на вкладке Connect to the Internet: Wi-Fi, Mobile Broadband (мобильный интернет), WiMax или Other connections (другие типы подключений).

Thinkvantage access connections windows

Got a ThinkPad X1 Carbon mid-October last year. Installed Windows 8 on it in mid-January, and also on a Dell desktop a week later. Worked fine until about twp weeks ago. First sign of trouble was update failures for Windows Defender, with message saying connection failed. But my Internet connection did not fail. Other problems relating to Office 365 and possibly other Microsoft updates became apparent over a few days. Meanwhile, I had no problems whatever with the Dell desktop.

I checked everything I could think of, including with Microsoft. I got two leads. The first was that I no longer had an activated copy of Windows 8. This was not the case. I have a valid activated copy. The second was that I needed to remove ThinkVantage Access Connection. I did that and all the problems disappeared — but only for five days. This morning the Windows Defender update started failing again. In all of these cases, it fails the instant I click on Update.

The only thing I can think of is that there might be something else I have to do to completely remove ThinkVantage Access Connection besides the standard Microsoft Control Panel Remove Programs tool. Of course, if the problem really is with Access Connection, the obvious solution would be for Lenovo to issue a new version which IS compatible with Windows 8.

If the problem is not with Access Connection, I have no idea what it is, and evidently Microsoft doesn’t either. I don’t seriously expect any answer here, but I certainly would appreciate getting any help I can.

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Re: ThinkVantage Access Connection and Windows 8

The X1 Carbon should support Windows 8 just fine.

I have an X230 with Windows 8. It was a mistake — no question about that. I think the X230 is fine, but Windows 8 (preloaded) is an unmitigated disaster.

However, forging ahead:

1. Office 365 (working as Office 2013) works fine on my X230. Office has the smallest number of «Stopped Working» errors and is generally reliable.

2. Access Connections V6.01 and anything earlier is not supported on Windows 8 and won’t install without complaining. I put it on a spare Windows 8 machine and got it to install, however, it is not supposed to go on a Windows 8 system. I uninstalled it. Windows 8 wireless connection works tolerably well and I use that without issue. When you remove Access Connections, you should remove the profiles. There is nothing else to uninstall.

3. Microsoft updates are not a problem. This is true on my X230 preload, and on my T61p upgrade.

4. Windows Defender: I use Symantec Endpoint Protection and it disables Windows Defender. SEP has been trouble-free on Windows 8. I do not see Windows Defender on my system (just Windows Firewall),. So if you can uninstall it, I suggest you do and use a commercial paid security suite guaranteed to be Windows 8 compatible.

I don’t do much in here, but above is the kind of answer I would give at Experts-Exchange.

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Re: ThinkVantage Access Connection and Windows 8

Hello Longenogh & JD,

I have an x220 which I loaded W8 on and I am very pleased with the reliability, performance and extraordinary boot times. I find that in most aspects it is superior to W7. Don’t get me wrong there are some things that I don’t like but these were relatively easy to work around. I use Power Manager installed in W7 compat. mode and have all the functionality that I had in W7. I use a small piece of hotkeys (from a w7 compat. mode install) to control and turn off/on Bluetooth and the led.

When I initially installed W8 I had a lot of annoying issues most of which I eventually narrowed down to Avast. I uninstalled Avast and started using Windows Defender + Malwarebytes + Superantispyware. The combination of all three has been very effective(and free).

I did have problems with Defender but fixed it with SFC /scannow.

I suggest that u not give up with W8. Even the new Start menu (tiles) which I initially hated I now use and find convenient for some things.

You can teach an old dog new tricks.

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Re: ThinkVantage Access Connection and Windows 8

My fundamental issue with Windows 8 is that it is very unreliable. It «Stops Working» about twice a day and has an overall reliability monitor index of about 1.

I have had Windows 8 in production for a month and if after ninety days, the errors do not subside, then I will upgrade it to Windows 7.

The errors are ALL the caused by bad software, all of which, on my machine, is top grade commercial software.

The workarounds don’t scare me at all. I have Windows 8 set up so it works properly in a work environment. That is not the issue.

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Re: ThinkVantage Access Connection and Windows 8

Have you tried a product like CCleaner?

The free version works great and it has fixed issues similar to this for me in the past. It’s just a good tool to have in general.

British Columbia, Canada

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Re: ThinkVantage Access Connection and Windows 8

I want to thank all of you for your responses. Even if I describe experiences far different from yours in many cases, I really appreciate your ideas.

I’ve been using Windows 8 on two machines, a Dell Inspiron 580S which I use every day for many hours each day, and the X1 Carbon which I use primarily for the Internet and e-mail. I haven’t really gotten used to such a sensitive (and tiny) cursor or the small keyboard compared to a desktop.

I’ve had several versions of Windows, and I’m apparently one of the few people in the world who never had problems with Vista. Likewise, except for the current Defender update (and apparently related issues with Office 365), I use Office a great deal, primarily, but not exclusively, Excel and Word. My only complaint about either Windows 8 or Office 363/2013 is the lack of contrast on most of the screens. Otherwise, they’ve worked great for me. I’ve never gotten the stops or error messages you describe. FYI, I’ve been using PCs for over 25 years and the Internet for over 15.

I upgraded both to Windows 8 using the “web-based” method. Aside from the very long time it took to download on the X1 because of the wireless connection, I had no problem installing on either machine.

JDH, I have a specific question for you. You say “When you remove Access Connections, you should remove the profiles.” OK, I have to confess my ignorance. Where are the profiles and how do I remove them? I know I ought to know this, but I don’t. That just might solve the whole problem.

I’ve used both Norton/Symantec and TrendMicro in the past, to my sorrow. Both were like a gigantic octopus whenever it came time to upgrade. The former when trying to upgrade the anti-virus software itself, and the latter when upgrading the operating system. I have read that particular problem has gone away in Symantec, but the experience was so bad I don’t want to go down that road again. With TrendMicro, it kept me from upgrading Windows (don’t recall which version it was) saying that I had files on my computer which came from a particular version of TrendMicro that I had never installed. And to this was added the fact that it took 2-3 weeks to get someone at TrendMicro who could even understand what I was talking about.

For Steve G, I’ve used both Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware on the Dell to fix specific problems, but then uninstalled them afterwards. I’ve seen strongly conflicting opinions on having more than one anti-malware program installed at the same time. I’ve come down on the conservative side of believing that it never should be done.

Finally, for ChartReader, I’ve been using CCleaner for years. I’ve never had any problems with it, but I can’t say it’s had any impact on my current problem one way or the other. Note to everyone: I don’t fool with the registry. I know my limits, and I don’t want to screw around with anything I don’t really understand.

I probably shouldn’t say this, but yesterday I called Lenovo tech support on this. I got an answer that didn’t surprise me in the least – it’s Microsoft’s problem, not ours. But I also got one comment I’ve never heard from a tech rep with any company I’ve ever dealt with – “I only have a limited amount of time for this”. Nobody working for any company should ever say that.

Thanks again. As soon as I get the answer about the Profiles, I’ll do that and see what happens.

Thinkvantage access connections windows

How do I disable «ThinkVantage Access Connections», so that I can use Windows to configure wireless?

Answer

Many Lenovo systems running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 shipped with the ThinkVantage Access Connections application. Some customers may have also manually installed Access Connections from the support site. If wifi or wired ethernet connections are not functioning as expected, check device manager to ensure there are no driver issues, signified by yellow bangs (!) on these devices. Update drivers to correct if these are found.

Press FN+F5 to toggle wifi on / off. If FN+F5 fails to bring up a control panel, ensure the Lenovo hot key drivers and Lenovo power management for your system have been installed. Check the knowledge base and the Lenovo support site for other network troubleshooting tips.

If a conflict between Windows and Access Connections is suspected as the cause of problems, a customer may wish to uninstall Access Connections. This can be easily accomplished through the control panel -> Add / Remove programs under XP and Vista, or Control Panel -> Programs and Features under Windows 7. Prior to uninstalling, a customer may wish to temporarily disable Access Connections on subsequent boots by using the Microsoft Configuration tool in Windows.

• Press the «Windows» key + the letter «R» on the keyboard.
• A new window labelled «RUN» should appear. (See Illustration below)

• Once the window appears; type the words «MSCONFIG» in the run field and click on the «OK» button or Press ENTER on the keyboard.
• A new window labelled «System Configurations» should appear. (See illustration below)

Once the window has appeared, Click on the «Startup» tab to list the «Startup» menu. (See illustration Below)

Once you are able to see the list, you will be able to see the options for «Access Connections» (Highlighted in yellow above.) Uncheck the «Access Connections» and Click on «OK».

Please note that this will stop Access Connections from running during system start up, however, it will still appear at the taskbar/system tray unless you disable it from appearing there.

You can do so by navigating to Options in Access Connections and uncheck the «Show ThinkVantage Access Connections status icon in task tray» and also «Show Access Connections Gauge in task bar».