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How to remove rpcss error


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rpcss.exe file information

The process belongs to the software RpcSs.exe by unknown.

Description: File rpcss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 8,708 bytes.
File rpcss.exe is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File rpcss.exe is not a Windows system file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. rpcss.exe is able to manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 90% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If rpcss.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 58,368 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. rpcss.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "RPCSS.exe" must run at start up. Remote Procedure Call. Required by windows for programs to communicate with each other on networks/different machines. Originally for NT only but now installed with Win98/98se. Under Win98/98se, a program may need it to communicate with other components of itself. You could delete the program but if any abnormalities occur soon after then reinstall. Under NT, deleting this critical system component will disable the OS. For a more detailed explanation see here

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as rpcss.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the rpcss.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

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It is like a legal spyware, with this program, Microsoft is watching what are you doing
  M4nz4n170 Vr47ny  
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RPC is short for Remote Procedure Call. What it does is to handle a number of API calls that relate to RPC.
  CyberQue   (further information)
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Windows RPC (Remote Procedure Calls) portmapper
  Alex  

Summary: 4 users think rpcss.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think rpcss.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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