Windows 10: Can I disable Remote Procedure Call Service on Windows 11/10?

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There are so many instances where you might have come across the Remote Procedure Call Service on Windows 11/10. It is always said not to mess with it by disabling RPC. You might have wondered what is Remote Procedure Call service is actually? In this guide, we explain to you what the Remote Procedure Call […]

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Windows 10 - remote procedure call failed

Hello Sasamaka,

We appreciate the time and effort you have put in to resolve the issue. Let me assist you with further information from here.

As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to check for the latest updates in Windows 10 which helps the PC to make optimal use of Windows 10 capabilities as well as fixing any missing links in performance of the operating system.

Ref: Announcing
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14251

Windows 10 periodically checks for updates so you don’t have to. When an update is available, it’s automatically downloaded and installed – keeping your PC up to date with the latest features.

To check for updates now, go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select
Check for updates. If Windows Update says that your PC is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.

If the issue still persists, I suggest you to follow the below suggested methods and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1

Check the status of Remote Procedure Call locator service. Make sure the Remote Procedure Call status is Started and set to Automatic. RPC Locator should be set to Manual.

• Follow the below steps:

1. Click Start and type services.msc in the search box.

2. Search for the Remote Procedure Call locator service.

• Make sure the start- up type is manual. Follow the below steps:

1. Search for the service.

2. Right click on the service.

3. If the service is stopped then start the service.

4. Select Properties.

5. And in the Start-up type select Manual.

Method 2

Check if the same issue occur when logged in through a different user account.

Follow the steps:

• 
  In the search box on the taskbar, type
  settings and select Settings.
  
• 
  Select Accounts > Other user accounts.
  
• 
  Under Manage other accounts, select
  Add an account.
  
• 
  At the bottom of the page, select
  Sign in without a Microsoft account.
  
• 
  Select Local account.
  
• 
  Enter a name for the new account. If you want this person to sign in with a password, enter and verify the password, add a password hint, and then select
  Next.
  
• 
  Select Finish.
  

I suggest you to create another administrator user account by referring to

Set up accounts on Windows 10 article.

Write to us with the updated status. If the issue still persists, we would be happy to help you further.

Thank you.

 

Error: "The remote procedure call failed" while trying to access Windows Store on Windows 10

Hi Vishnu,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing Windows Store apps and installing Windows Updates on your device.

We appreciate your effort and time spent in resolving the issue.

As you receive an error: The remote procedure call failed, I suggest you to check the status of Remote Procedure Call locator service.

Step 1: Make sure the Remote Procedure Call status is Started and set to Automatic. RPC Locator should be set to Manual. Follow the below steps for the same:

• Press Windows + R keys from the keyboard to open
  Run command.
• Type services.msc in the search box and press
  Enter.
• Search for the Remote Procedure Call locator service
• Make sure the Start-up type is Manual.
  

Steps to set the services to Automatic

• Right click on the service
• If the service is stopped then Start the service
• Select Properties
• And in the Start-up type, select Manual.

Step 2: I suggest you to run Windows Update troubleshooter as it resolves
problems that prevents you from updating windows.

Steps:

• 
  Press Windows + X, click on
  Control Panel, select Category and then select
  Large or Small icons.
  
• Click on Troubleshooting and click on View all
  in the left pane.
• Select Windows Update
• Click on Advanced, check mark
  Apply repairs automatically, and then click on Run as Administrator.
• Follow the onscreen instructions

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

The Remote procedure call failed when using Photo viewer on windows 10

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum. I will certainly help you with this.

I would suggest you to check the status of Remote Procedure Call locator
service. Make sure the Remote Procedure Call status is Started and set to Automatic. RPC Locator should be set to Manual.

Method 1:

Follow the below steps for the same:

• Click Start and type services.msc in the search box
• Search for the Remote Procedure Call locator service
• Make sure the start- up type is manual. Steps to set the services to automatic
• Search for the service
• Right click on the service
• If the service is stopped then Start the service
• Select Properties
• And in the Start-up type select Manual

Method 2: Perform SFC scan

I would suggest you to performSFC scan and check if that helps. The
sfc/scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions. It is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted
files.

Refer the link: Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

Refer to Windows 8.1 steps, as they are applicable to Windows 10.

Please reply us with these information and the current status of your computer we will be happy to assist you further.

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Thanks & Regards,