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Photo Printing Wizard Error
The following error occurred while the wizard...
Description
The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) server is not available. This is a inter-process communication mechanism that enables data
exchange between processes. The process can be on the same computer, on the local area
network (LAN), or across the Internet.
Sample Dialog
Dialog may appear differently depending on XP style options and where it occurs.
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Photo Printing Wizard Error
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The following error occurred while the wizard was attempting to print your pictures:
Although unusual, the RPC service may be disabled or stopped. Normally this is a critical service that should always be running.
For Windows 7 or Vista:
Select the bottom-left Windows Orb, and in the search box, type Services. Under the heading "Control Panel", select View local services.
Move down the list to find "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" and verify it's status is Started and the Startup Type is Automatic.
If is not running, right-click on the "Remote Procedure..." line and select All Tasks, then Restart. To set the Startup Type to Automatic, right-click on the same line and select Properties. On the General tab, you can set the Startup Type to Automatic.
For Windows XP:
Click on Start, Control Panel, and Administrative Tools. In the pane, select Services.
Move down the list to find "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" and verify it's status is Started and the Startup Type is Automatic.
If is not running, right-click on the "Remote Procedure..." line and select All Tasks, then Restart. To set the Startup Type to Automatic, right-click on the same line and select Properties. On the General tab, you can set the Startup Type to Automatic.
FaultWire Staff Posted: 3-Dec-2009
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