Application Layer Gateway - Vista Service
What is ALG?
Application Layer Gateway
Explanation
Windows Vista Service:
ALGThe Application Layer Gateway service or the "ALG" service is used to have third party programs for internet connection
sharing
Default Startup:
Home Basic |
Home Premium |
Business |
Ultimate |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Depended Services:
Services |
Home Basic |
Home Premium |
Business |
Ultimate |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Required Services:
Services |
Home Basic |
Home Premium |
Business |
Ultimate |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Application Layer Gateway (ALG) is one of the bits and pieces you need if you connect to the internet using Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing or Internet Connection Firewall.