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  • Monday, August 10, 2009 9:34 AMKishorGavali Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    We are frequently getting this error.
    The DNS server could not initialize the remote procedure call (RPC) service. If it is not running, start the RPC service or reboot the computer. The event data is the error code.

    I have removed the Client for microstoft network restarted the server and again installed the service but not help.

    Kinldy help me resolve this isssue.
    Regards
    Kishor

     

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  • Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:38 AMVincent HuMSFT, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    Hi,

     

    The DNS server could not initialize the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service. If it is not running, start the RPC service or reboot the computer. For specific error code, see the Record Data page on the Event Viewer.

     

    In order for DNS to run, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service must be running on the DNS server.

     

    a.    Verify that the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service has been started.

     

    b.    Open Administrative Tools, and double-click Services.

     

    c.    If the service has been started, try restarting the server.

     

    d.    If the error continues, remove and reinstall the RPC Configuration service by using the Services tab network connection in Network and Dial-up Connections in Control Panel.

     

    For more information, you can refer to:

     

    Check DNS event log

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755402(WS.10).aspx

     

     

    Best Regards,

    Vincent Hu

     

     

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  • Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:38 AMVincent HuMSFT, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    Hi,

     

    The DNS server could not initialize the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service. If it is not running, start the RPC service or reboot the computer. For specific error code, see the Record Data page on the Event Viewer.

     

    In order for DNS to run, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service must be running on the DNS server.

     

    a.    Verify that the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service has been started.

     

    b.    Open Administrative Tools, and double-click Services.

     

    c.    If the service has been started, try restarting the server.

     

    d.    If the error continues, remove and reinstall the RPC Configuration service by using the Services tab network connection in Network and Dial-up Connections in Control Panel.

     

    For more information, you can refer to:

     

    Check DNS event log

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755402(WS.10).aspx

     

     

    Best Regards,

    Vincent Hu

     

     
  • Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:42 AMSteveTanti Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    Hi, I'm having the same problem and I found the original article you refer to.

    The steps in item #d are not able to be followed, even though the article is posted under Windows Server 2003.

    There is no services tab in the network connections window. I think it's referring to 2000 and has not been updated to 2003.

    Are you able to assist?

    Regards,

    Steve.