Manages the RPC name service database.
I have not found a reason to keep this service running. However, if something on your network breaks after you disable this service, put it back to manual. About 1.2 MB of RAM is in use with this service.
None at this time.
Default XP Pro x64: Manual
Safe Setting: Manual
Service Name (registry): RpcLocator
Display Name: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
C:\WINDOWS\system32\locator.exe
Account: NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService
What service Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator needs to function properly:
What other service require Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator to function properly:
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