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How to fix The RPC server is unavailable (0x800706ba) windows 10

RPC server is unavailable windows 10

Getting the RPC server is unavailable (0x800706ba) while connecting to the remote device, communicating between two or more devices through a network? The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a mechanism that allows Windows computers to communicate with one another, either between a client and server across a network or within a local network. And we can say RPC plays a vital role in managing devices remotely across a network and is used to share access to peripherals such as printers and scanners.

The Possible causes of the “RPC server unavailable” error may the RPC service on the server isn’t running, Errors resolving a DNS or NetBIOS name, Problems with network connectivity.  Also, may a firewall or other security application on the server, or a network firewall appliance between the client and server may be preventing traffic from reaching the server and more.

RPC server is unavailable windows 10

If you do have antivirus software installed, temporarily disable it. And again try to reconnect to the client computer.

Also, use the ping command to test basic connectivity between the RPC client and server.

If the client and server are members of an Active Directory (AD) domain, DNS is used for name resolution. Verify that the client and server are both using the correct DNS servers, which must be inside the domain and will typically be domain controllers.

Open command prompt as administrator, type ipconfig /registerdns on the RPC server to re-register its DNS records.

Check RPC Service function properly

Sometimes “The RPC server is unavailable” problem can be caused by improper functioning of RPC service on every computer connected. We recommend to check and make sure RPC related Services Running properly.

Now connect to the remote device, check there is no more RPC server is unavailable (0x800706ba) error.

Configure the Firewall on your computer

As discussed before firewalls or any other security-related applications running on the system can block traffic from RPC requests. If you have a third-party firewall installed, try configuring it to allow incoming and outgoing connections for RPCs and other applications that you intend to use in RPCs. If you are using Windows Firewall configure it to allow incoming and outgoing connections for RPCs and other applications by following steps.

Enable the following exceptions:

  1. Allow Remote inbound Administration Exception
  2. Allow inbound File and Printer Sharing Exception.

Checking your Network Connection

Again Sometimes due to network connection interruption occurs RPC server is unavailable” Error.

Check Windows registry for RPC corruption

If perform all the above methods failed to fix the problem, Don’t Worry Lets Tweak windows registry to fix RPC server is unavailable error.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\RpcSs

Note: If there is any item that does not exist in the image below shows then we suggested to reinstall your Windows.

After that close Registry editor and Restart, windows to take effect the changes. Now on the next start check and try to connect the remote device.

Performa System Restore

Sometimes it is possible that you have tried all of the methods above, and you still get the “RPC server is unavailable” error. In this case, we suggest performing System Restore which reverts Windows settings to the previous working state, Where the system Working without any RPC error.

Did these solutions help to fix the RPC server is unavailable on Windows 10? Let us know on the comments below.

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