RPC Server Unavailable - Comments Page 3

hey thats a nice article one must say , though im in a similar problem , i would like to know where can i get the corrected registry of Rpcss and how do i install it in my registry. As im Running a winxp SP2 system , do i have to install a RPC server in order it to work . My all RPC service is on and also RPC locator.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Here's the RPCSS entry from a spare machine of mine: http://askbobrankin.com/rpcss.reg

Great to know someone has some knowledge in RPC. Hello Bob and thanks in advance. My problem started last week. I'm getting the error "The RPC Server is unavailable". This happens when I try to print from a client or view properties on the server. By the way the server is WinNT4.0 Sp6a which is having the issue. I looked over many many articles but could not find anything that helped. One weird thing is when we boot the server, the printer shows up and I can do a test print, but after that if I try the test print again, I get the error.

Hello All, To resolve the issue I had was to reinstall the service pack SP6a for WinNT 4.0 Server and everything works great now. Thank you for your advice and help.

Hi, this article is great, and has helped me a lot to get rid of a great headahe. This is precise, lucid and can be easily understood my anyone with just the basic knowledge.

I am having a similiar problem with my new printer. When I go to install the hardware I get an RPC Server Unavailable but I did the regedit like you have described and the RpcSs is in the registry. And yes the printer in question is a lexmark lol. But I do need help with this issue. Thank you for your time

this happens "RPC server unavailable" when I try to renew my IP because it keeps crapping out on me. I have 2 computers but the laptop is a mac. any suggestions on how to fix this crap? also says DHCP server isn't available which is bs because I fixed it.

I'm having all sorts of problems with my new printer, so if you have any advice, I'm grateful in advance.

(Long story short)
- Win XP Prof 64bit with all SP's
- New HP Printer doesn't install (RPC unavailable).
- /Services/RPC is running (automatic)
- /Services/Print Spooler NOT running, cannot be started, after pressing START nothing happens
- RPCSS exists and is OK in regedit
- tried copying spoolsv.exe and spoolss.dll from alternate PCs, but it keeps auto-"reverting" to the other version
- been through ALL Microsoft and HP solutions, nothing helped

Any ideas ? Many tnx in advance

My RPCs registry key was fine. I found a simple workaround by just starting iKernel.exe process :
http://www.delphifaq.com/faq/delphi/network/f83.shtml?p=4

the simple solution for this is to click run and type: net start rpcss

EDITOR'S NOTE: If your RpcSs registry key is missing, I doubt that will work. At any rate, you'd have to do it every time you boot. Better to address the root of the problem, right?

Excellent thread, I'm having the same issue tonight :(

I located a helpful article on microsoft's site believe it or not, I'll provide the link here as well -

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/2df6ff66-da04-4e7c-997d-8f7aa46af8c8.mspx?mfr=true

If that enormous link doesn't come through pretty here is a tinyurl :) http://tinyurl.com/2ouvfr

I've saved you to my favorites, much deserved!