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Printer RPC missing

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by bversmissen, 2003/12/08.

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  1. 2003/12/08
    bversmissen

    bversmissen Inactive Thread Starter

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    I've just installed XP on a PC. When I try to add the printer, I get the message that the Printer RPC is missing. What should I do? Is it a hardware failure?
     
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  2. 2003/12/08
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Hi bversmissen - Welcome to the Board :)

    Is this a standalone printer directly connected to the PC or a network printer?

    This is not a hardware problem, but a software problem with RPC - Remote Procedure Call.

    This URL might have the answer, but I doubt it.

    Otherwise try :

    Start > Run and type services.msc

    Scroll down to:

    Remote Procedure Call (RPC) - Startup type should be Automatic

    and

    Remote Procedure Call (RPC) locator - Startup type should be Manual

    and

    Print Spooler - Automatic

    Post back with your results
     
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  4. 2003/12/12
    bversmissen

    bversmissen Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for the advice.

    It's not my PC, so a little bit difficult to test everything.
    The owner has connected an other (local) printer and with that one it all works just fine. So for now the problem is 'solved'.
     
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