{"id":2173,"date":"2024-01-18T17:46:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=2173"},"modified":"2025-10-10T22:25:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T22:25:16","slug":"fixing-the-rpc-server-is-unavailable-error-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixing-the-rpc-server-is-unavailable-error-in-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] How to Fix \u201cThe RPC Server Is Unavailable\u201d Error in Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article we\u2019ll explain what the RPC server is and explore how to fix the \u201cRPC server is unavailable\u201d error using various methods. Without further ado, let\u2019s dive right in.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is the RPC Server<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geeksforgeeks.org\/remote-procedure-call-rpc-in-operating-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Remote Procedure Call <\/a> (RPC) server is a protocol that enables communication between programs or processes on different systems in a network. It allows a program to cause a procedure (subroutine) to execute in another address space, typically on a remote server.<\/p>\n<p>RPC is used for building distributed client-server applications, where a client can request services or perform operations on a remote server.<\/p>\n<p>So, what does \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d mean ? And what may trigger \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d in Windows 10 ?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s figure it out.<\/p>\n<h2>Common causes of the error<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d is an error message indicating that the RPC server is not accessible or responsive. This error typically signifies a breakdown in communication between the client and the server due to various reasons.<\/p>\n<p>In order for the RPC to properly function, certain services should be running smoothly in the background. If the error shows up, it is likely that some of the RPC-related services may be malfunctioning. In some cases, this problem may be a result of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-guide-how-to-fix-broken-registry-items-in-windows-10-11\/\">corrupted registry files <\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That said, here are some of the common causes of \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable \u201d error:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Malfunctioning RPC services,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Firewall blocking the RPC,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Disabled IPv6 or the File and Printer Sharing component,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/view-dns-cache-on-windows-10\/\">DNS cache <\/a>-related issues,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Startup settings preventing the RPC service from loading,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Registry files issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that we know what may cause the error, let\u2019s explore the ways to fix it.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix \u201cThe RPC Server Is Unavailable\u201d in Windows 10<\/h2>\n<h3>Restart the RPC Server<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases, a simple restart of the RPC server can resolve the error. Follow these steps to make it:<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-144149-1.png\" alt=\"Run services.msc\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Locate the <em>Remote Procedure Call (RPC)<\/em>\u00a0service in the <em>Services<\/em> window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on <em>Remote Procedure Call (RPC)<\/em>, then click <em>Restart<\/em>\u00a0from the menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ensure that the services dependent on RPC, such as <em>DCOM Server Process Launcher<\/em> and <em>RPC Endpoint Mapper<\/em>, are also running and their <em>Startup<\/em> type is set to <em>Automatic<\/em>. You can access the properties by double-clicking the service.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If needed, you can restart dependent services by following the same steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Check your firewall configuration<\/h3>\n<p>In some cases, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/site\/us\/en\/learn\/topics\/security\/what-is-a-firewall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">firewall <\/a> may be blocking the traffic requested by RPC, resulting in \u201c The RPC server is unavailable \u201d error. In this case, try changing the configuration of the firewall to check if it is preventing the RPC from connecting to the network.\u00a0 If you\u2019re using a third-party firewall, follow the instructions from your provider. Here are the instructions for the built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-prevents-antivirus-installation\/\">Windows Firewall <\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows key + R<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Inside the <em>Run dialog<\/em>, type <code>control<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-144614.png\" alt=\"Type in control and press Enter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>System and Security<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under the <em>Windows Defender Firewall<\/em> section, click <em>Allow an app through Windows Firewall<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Look for <em>Remote Assistance<\/em>\u00a0and make sure that all boxes are ticked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-firewall-settings-in-windows-10-pc\/\">How to Check Firewall Settings in Windows 10 PC<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To strengthen your protection against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/know-windows-10-computer-infected\/\">malware <\/a>, we recommend using a reputable tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\">Auslogics Anti-Malware <\/a>. It is a powerful solution that is designed to work alongside your main antivirus, detecting and safely removing spyware and viruses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMG_0357.jpeg\" alt=\"Auslogics Anti-Malware scan options\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/auslogics-anti-malware-features-and-reviews\/\">Auslogics Anti-Malware: Features and Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Enable IPv6 and the File and Printer Sharing component<\/h3>\n<p>You could also be seeing \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d error because of a network connection interruption. Specifically, you need to check if IPv6 and the File and Printer Sharing component are enabled. You can enable them by following these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows key + R<\/code> and type <code>ncpa.cpl<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>. This should show you all the network connections available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-145122.png\" alt=\"Type in ncpa.pl\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the network you\u2019re using, then click <em>Properties<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Find the \u201c<em>File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks<\/em>\u201d and \u201c<em>Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP\/IPv6)<\/em>\u201d options.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Make sure that the box beside each of them is ticked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-145329.png\" alt=\"Click Network properties\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Update the network adapter driver<\/h3>\n<p>In case of network issues, there is also a possibility that your network adapter driver may be outdated or even missing. We recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a> that will automatically scan your system for all outdated and missing drivers and install the latest, manufacturer-recommended ones.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6.png\" alt=\"Update drivers with Auslogics Driver Updater\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/auslogics-driver-updater-update-your-drivers\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater: Update Your Drivers in One Click<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Flush the DNS cache<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re still experiencing \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d in Windows 10, chances are that your DNS cache prevents the RPC from running properly. Follow these steps to flush the DNS cache:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Command Prompt<\/code> in the taskbar search box and select <em>Run as administrator<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type the following command and press <code>Enter<\/code>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You should see a confirmation message indicating the successful flushing of the DNS cache.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-145945.png\" alt=\"Run Command Prompt Run as Administrator\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Set the startup to normal<\/h3>\n<p>Your startup type may be set to selective which prevents the RPC from loading, causing \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d Windows 10 error. You need to make sure that startup is set to \u201cNormal startup.\u201d Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-150715.png\" alt=\"Make sure that startup is set to \u201cNormal startup\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under the <em>Startup selection<\/em> section, select the <em>Normal startup<\/em>\u00a0option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Apply<\/em> and then click <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-150916.png\" alt=\"Click <em>Apply<\/em> and then click <em>OK<\/em> \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"middle\" data-keyword=\"rpcserverunavailable\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Check the registry<\/h3>\n<p>you\u2019re still facing \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d error after trying all the fixes above, the issue may lie deeper. It is important for your computer to have the right registry settings to ensure that the RPC is running properly. Moreover, if your RPC services are not set correctly, you may have to modify the registry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The Windows Registry is a sensitive database, and tweaking its settings may affect your system stability . We strongly recommend creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-windows-10-registry\/\">backup <\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\">system restore point <\/a> before proceeding to the steps below.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Log in as <em>Administrator<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows key + R<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Inside the <em>Run dialog<\/em>, type <code>regedit<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-151217.png\" alt=\"Type in regedit\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you\u2019re inside the <em>Registry Editor<\/em>, navigate to the following path:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\services\\RpcSs <\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check if you have all the items listed on the right side of the image below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-151452.png\" alt=\"Registry Editor\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If there are any missing items, we recommend reinstalling your operating system.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If all the items are present, double-click the <em>Start<\/em> option and set <em>Value data<\/em>\u00a0to 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-151616.png\" alt=\"Edit DWORD value\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, navigate to the following path:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\services\\DcomLaunch <\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Double-click the <em>Start<\/em> option and set <em>Value data<\/em>\u00a0to 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-151718.png\" alt=\"Double-click the <em>Start<\/em> option and set <em>Value data<\/em> to 2 \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>As we\u2019ve mentioned, modifying the registry data can be complicated and even dangerous. If you misplace even a comma, you can keep your computer from booting properly. That said, we recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/registry-cleaner\/\">Auslogics Registry Cleaner <\/a>, as this tool automatically creates a backup of your registry and then repairs damaged or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/\">corrupted files <\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-18-151844.png\" alt=\"Auslogics Registry Cleaner\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>That wraps it up. In this article, we\u2019ve discussed what the RPC server is and the possible causes of \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d Windows 10 error, arming you with the instruments to fix it. We hope that one of the fixes outlined above worked for you.<\/p>\n<p>Have you found an easier way? Or are you just willing to share your success story? Feel free to share it in the comments below, we want to hear from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although not that common, \u201cThe RPC server is unavailable\u201d error may strike at the most inopportune moment, disrupting your work or PC enjoyment. 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