Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Service


Service Name:  RpcLocator Process Name:
 locator.exe
Safe to Disable:  Probably Recommended Setting:
 Enable


Manages the RPC name service database. When this service is turned on, RPC clients can locate RPC servers. This service is turned off by default.

Systems that are running third-party utilities looking for RPC information will be unable to find it. OS components do not use this service, but programs such as Exchange do.

Dependencies: Workstation


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