How to remove an rpcnetp error

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Rpcnetp.exe file information

The process known as rpcnetp belongs to software rpcnetp or Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Net Service by unknown.

Description: The file rpcnetp.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 17,408 bytes (78% of all occurrences), 17,920 bytes or 16,896 bytes.
Program has no file description. The program is not visible. File rpcnetp.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows core file. rpcnetp.exe is able to manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as rpcnetp.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the rpcnetp.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

I think rpcnetp.exe might be part of the security software called "LoJack for Laptops" made by Absolute. It helps to recover stolen laptops by sending info about the location that the laptop has connected to the internet from.
Joe (further information)

Absolute software(formerly computrace) LoJack for laptops theft dialer
Demosthenes

My Norton AntiBot removes it at every startuop
jrszabo

LoJack for LapTops
bsevans

I've found this installed on a computer that does not have "LoJack for Laptops" and it has been identified as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.caye
spiff

If you have LoJack or CompuTrace installed on the machine then it is should be safe, especially if this is a company laptop. Check Add-Remove Programs list to confirm.
TurcoLoco (further information)

It's the downloader of the Computrace software from "Absolute Software" (cf. complete report in German)
El Wolfo (further information)

LoJack for Laptops. It is embedded into the BIOS, so it comes back after every removal. It comes installed in a wide range of laptops (Gateway, Dell, etc) from the manufacturer, so you do NOT have to install it or activate it first. There are NO workarounds currently known, so the only thing you can do is add it to a trusted list on your scanner and submit bug reports to the maker of the scanner
Wayfarer (further information)

Some computers have a BIOS feature that will load something that reinstalls Computrace. However it is alarming that someone might be spoofing their software to spread malware. Perhaps Absolute Software should add another name for their software agents.
Rational Keith

Someones said it might be related to Absolute Software, if it is then why doesnt it show any information in its properties as rpcnet.exe does. and I removed rpcnet.exe, it is not coming back, but I remove the service rpcnetp and delete the fiel rpcnetp.exe and rpcnetp.dll from system32 folder but everyday it comes back. So it definitely is suspicious
Kashif Umar

It dials home to Absolute every day reporting location, IP address and a list of programs running. If reported stolen, it does this every 15 minutes. It is not meant to be active unless you buy Absolute's software for it, however has been seen running and sending messages regardless. I consider it a privacy invasion and disabled: Properties - Security: Set everything to Deny. Seems to have worked.
Paul

My AVG had a panic attack when it found it and quarentined it and made me system restart which took longer than normal..
Tim

Yes it is Absolute software, but for me it was malware preventing all EXEs from opening
John

In Windows 2003 and earlier versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator service is used to link apps like rpcnet.exe and the 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. Rpcnet.exe is used to give the service specific function. Set the service to manual in Control Panel / Administrative tools / Services. After AVG or any other antivirus finds and removes rpcnet.exe the BIOS won't see an active service and look for a app to execute.
mlhco12 (further information)

I found this on my laptop on second boot up. After the first boot up I had installed AVG via a known clean USB drive before ever connecting to the internet. First reboot this file was detected (still no internet access). If it was a virus then it was put on the hard disc by the OEM! (ASUS 1225B netbook purchased 17/04/12)
Gavin Davies, UK

guys you could delete rcpnetp in regedit.msc, click the EDIT then FIND, type rpcnetp.. wait till it shows u the registry then delete it..
nielz

LoJack for Laptops. It is embedded into the BIOS, it comes back after every removal. Was activated and started reporting every 15 min. on my Toshiba and after contacting Absolute and furnishing proof of ownership it was "deactivated" - it is still running and could also be used to read/block my system - a shameless thing indeed ...I never paid or wanted such a thing...
alex torok (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of rpcnetp.exe: based on 11 votes with 17 reviews.

2 users think rpcnetp.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 3 users think rpcnetp.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 6 users doesn't grade rpcnetp.exe ("not sure about it").

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