General Information
In Windows 2003 and earlier versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator service manages the RPC name service database. In Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, this service does not provide any functionality and is present for application compatibility.
Windows 8
Default Description
In Windows 2003 and earlier versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator service manages the RPC name service database. In Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, this service does not provide any functionality and is present for application compatibility.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 x64 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): RpcLocator
Display Name: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\locator.exe
Log On As
Account: Network Service
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
In Windows 2003 and earlier versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator service manages the RPC name service database. In Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, this service does not provide any functionality and is present for application compatibility.
Additional Information
Vista or Windows 7 compatible programs will not need this service, as such, it can safely be disabled.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Professional | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): RpcLocator
Display Name: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\locator.exe
Log On As
Account: Network Service
Dependencies
What service Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator needs to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Manages the RPC name service database.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Home Premium | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Business | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Ultimate | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Enterprise | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): RpcLocator
Display Name: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\locator.exe
Log On As
Account: Network Service
Dependencies
What service Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator needs to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Manages the RPC name service database.
Additional Information
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.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): RpcLocator
Display Name: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\locator.exe
Log On As
Account: NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService
Dependencies
What service Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator needs to function properly:
What other service require Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
Manages the RPC name service database.
Additional Information
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.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
| XP MCE 2005 | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
| XP Pro | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): RpcLocator
Display Name: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\locator.exe
Log On As
Account: NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService
Dependencies
What service Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator needs to function properly:
- Workstation (H, M, P, T)
What other service require Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator to function properly:
- None (H, M, P, T)