Windows 10: How to resolved "RPC Server Unavailable" - and no recover options !?

I have multiple external USB devices.
I just added another (a fourth drive) and
the VSS stopped, causing Disk Management not to report anything about my drives and not allow me to rescan them.










I restarted VSS and tried to rescan my drives. This resulted in "RPC Server unavailable". The service says it is running, but offers no restart. It also has all recovery options greyed out.











Cannot add or scan any of my former external drives now.
Suggestions?

:)

 

Microsoft Flt Sim X -ERROR MESSSAGE 1722

1722 The RPC server is unavailable



Windows Server Troubleshooting: "The RPC server is unavailable"

http://social.technet.microsoft.com...leshooting-the-rpc-server-is-unavailable.aspx

 

windows defender won't start - rpc srver is unavailable.

Hi Mark,

The "RPC server is unavailable" error can be caused by improper functioning of Remote Procedure Call service. You can resolve this issue by following the steps provided by Isha Soni on this

link.

Get back to us if you need further assistance.

 

Hi, besides the possibility of using system restore points, or disk images you have created (everyone really should use disk imaging e.g. Macrium Reflect (free)- strongly and repeatedly recommended here),

I suggest a possible approach without delving into technicalities is to use Tweaking.com's free, cautious repair tool (easy to find).

Observe the cautious stages, and try e.g. ONLY relevant repairs such as
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