Another solution is to make sure "DHCP Client" and "RPC Endpoint Mapper" "Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator" "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" are all running and set to automatic.
I hope this helps too.
the RPC server is unavailable on windows 7 stand alone logon
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When I try to logon to my windows 7 64bit stand alone machine, I get the error message "the RPC server is unavailable"
It accepts the login - says welcome to windows then the error message waits a while then reboots. It has a fingerprint reader, but gives the same error when using a password. It will not start go any further then this in "safe mode" or "last know good configuration mode" or any other mode.. Did a checkdisk booting from a cd rom. Booting from a CD rom, I can see all of the files..
HP dv9000 4 gig ram
Stand alone - no Domain or homegroup
Windows 7 Ultimate installed since it was released
fingerprint reader installed, but I get the same error using a password
up to date on service packs, MS Defender, AVG (free ver), Malware (free ver), Spybot (free ver)
Hoping to not have to do a re-install
thanks in advance...
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2011-11-10T19:01:19+00:00 I have the exact same problem as you and turbo0 and I'm going to try this solution. Just want to check though, if I do this, will I lose any of my saved files as I do not have a backup of my work and cannot afford to lose them.
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Anonymous
2011-11-15T21:44:38+00:00 Thanks so much!! It was the smartest yet the simplest solution I could have found! Great!!
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2011-11-25T23:35:25+00:00 You have likely vanished by now. This is to help others with the same issue. On boot, press f12 for multi-boot options. Select network boot and it will go into repair mode. Then, select restore. This will set startup repair into action. This takes awhile and you may wish to grab a tea,chocolate or a few handfuls of your own hair to pass the time. Upon reboot after it completes, you will find your files that you need have been replaced and functioning well. I have some experience and figured out the solution when I had the same thing happen to my son's system. Anyone that comes here will get a solution now that doesn't require a successful log on to complete.
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Anonymous
2012-01-09T08:42:50+00:00 I am not sure if people are still having this problem but I found a simpler solution.
Open Task manager (Alt + Clt + Del)
Go on "Service" Tab.
Click on "Service" button on bottom right corner. New window will open.
Find Remote Procedure Call (RPC). Make sure the status is "Started" And Startup Type is Automatic.
Now find Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator. Make sure this one is "Started" and Automatic as well.
Most likely this will have status blank and startup type as "Manual"
Right click on it and open properties for it. Change the startup Type to "Automatic"
Click OK.
Now right click on it again and press "Start" or "Restart".
Close everything.
Restart your Computer.
Should be good to go. Sorry if doesn't help but it surely worked for me. No need for a format.
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