I get an error message that says that the RPC server is unavailable when itry and open something

I can't open my computer, Control Panel, my documents and devices everythings drivers comes with the rpc server is unavailalbe

Hello

1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

2. what operating system is installed on the computer?

The RPC server or remote procedure call is a service on your computer that allows other computers to access remotely.

Method 1: You can check the event viewer for detailed information on the problem. Consult the following links.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-Event-Viewer

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer

Method 2: The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Services service must be started and startup type must be set to automatic.

(a) click Start, type services in the start search box and press enter.

(b) in the Services window, find a remote procedure call and do a right click on it to select Properties.

(c) under the general tab, make sure the Startup type is Automatic and the Service status indicates Started.

Method 3: If the methods above help not, perform a restore of the system in safe mode.  You can restore the computer to a date when the computer was working properly.

a. click Start, type System Restore in the search box and then in the list click on the system restore program.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

b. in the System Restore dialog box, click choose a different restore pointand then click Next.

c. in the list of restore points, click a restore point created before you started having the problem, and then click Next.

d. click Finish.

Reference: System Restore: frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555839
This article does not apply to Windows 7, however, you can see the steps.

Let us know if it helps!

Tags: Windows

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