How to remove an Locator error

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Locator.exe file information

The process known as Rpc Locator or Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System or Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: Locator.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 75,264 bytes (86% of all occurrences), 68,608 bytes and 5 more variants.
It is a Windows core system file. The program is not visible. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 5% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Locator.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Locator.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

gonna turn it off
aars

Microsoft Locator

needed system file
Jeff

I terminate this process when playing online games. Doesn't seem to have any adverse effects on system operation when it's turned off.
Leadraft

Locator.exe is the remote procedure call locator service and is essential for the smooth running of Microsoft Windows. This process maintains a database of publicly declared procedures. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
ighon

Disabling this service might cause your printer driver installations (and possibly other drivers aswell) to FAIL with an RPC error. Considering the service's minor memory requirements (2,5 megs), leave it running and save yourself the trouble later.
dpanter

if in the right place, then ok.
chali (further information)

Replicates information across the internet as a response to a registry entry added by a remote location with Admin equivalent status to ANY program on your PC. Adds registry keys. Decreases bandwidth session capabilities. Adware/Spyware capable.

If you dont like it stop this service an disable it.Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Any Name u want to call me

Agree with Pit, everything runs just fine without it.
Reika

It redirects your browser .Beware. Very Dangerous.
pop

I agree that this is a file / service for the remote procesure call built into windows, however I noticed the proccess only after installing clearwire. I removed the software but it still stays enabled. if this process is terminated, my computer runs just fine but with network utilization dropping from 15% to 3% without any network dependant apps running. This tells me it is doing something that pulls or sends information over the network. Spyware/Malware have also been known to use the same name so be cautious and research before removing but removing/deleting could be an option if suspected.
Jason Inmon - archexe

Summary: Average user rating of Locator.exe: based on 16 votes with 13 reviews.

6 users think Locator.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 3 users think Locator.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 5 users doesn't grade Locator.exe ("not sure about it").

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