Starting and Stopping the RPC Locator

On the Windows NT platform, the RPC run-time libraries automatically start the RPC Locator when it is needed.

If you need to clear the database, for example, during debugging, you can manually stop and start the Locator.

    To stop and start the RPC Locator

1. From the Control Panel, select Services.

   The Services dialog box appears.

2. In the Service box, select Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator and choose Start or Stop.

You can also start and stop the Locator from the command line by typing:

C:\> net [start/stop] rpclocator
 

Note  Only an administrator can start the RPC Locator once it is stopped. If stopped, it will be restarted as necessary by the RPC run-time libraries.