RPC server unavailable when trying to install programs

[rdlsz24]

This morning when I turned on my computer I got an error that said it couldn't start Windows because the Windows\System32\Config\System file was corrupted. So I found a thread on this site that helped me copy the file from my Repair folder and I was able to start Windows normally.

But now when I try to install programs, I get an error saying RPC server not available. Sometimes after getting this error my computer will restart. I have found other articles online that talk about this same error, but most of them have to do with installing printers.

I have gone into Services, and both RPC and RPC locator are started and set to start automatically. I think it may be a problem with InstallShield installs. I haven't tried an install yet that didn't use InstallShield.

Any ideas what I can do to fix this?

Thanks,
Rob

[Bud]

reinstall windows when you get an error like that it is best just to reinstall. Ask Armo he knows too! Crappy windows server class.

[rdlsz24]

Ug.... that's not what I wanted to hear.

Rob

[Thrax]

Do you know how to perform a Windows repair install? We can rebuild Windows right around all your files, settings and programs. :)

[rdlsz24]

I used the Repair Console this morning that got me into DOS and that is how I copied System file. Is it similiar to that?

Rob

[Thrax]

It's after that screen. When it gets to the point where it's scans your disk for previous installations of windows, it'll find one and allow you to hit "R."

[avigal2005]

This morning when I turned on my computer I got an error that said it couldn't start Windows because the Windows\System32\Config\System file was corrupted. So I found a thread on this site that helped me copy the file from my Repair folder and I was able to start Windows normally.

But now when I try to install programs, I get an error saying RPC server not available. Sometimes after getting this error my computer will restart. I have found other articles online that talk about this same error, but most of them have to do with installing printers.

I have gone into Services, and both RPC and RPC locator are started and set to start automatically. I think it may be a problem with InstallShield installs. I haven't tried an install yet that didn't use InstallShield.

Any ideas what I can do to fix this?

Thanks,
Rob


Just go into Services ( Start > RUn > services.msc )

Find DHCP Client

Start or Restart the Service.

Avi Gal

[kryyst]

Just go into Services ( Start > RUn > services.msc )

Find DHCP Client

Start or Restart the Service.

Avi Gal


That won't do anything for this problem.
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When you replace the system file, you usually have to reinstall a bunch of drivers as well, not to mention some system updates usually get reverted. Go into your device manager and make sure you don't have any errors there. Then do a windows update to make sure that everything is patched correctly.

[avigal2005]

MODERATOR EDIT: avi, there is no need to duplicate your previous post.

:pJust go.........




[Leonardo]