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Is the DNS server service definitely running on this 2003 server? Are there any errors in the event logs?
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Browse All TopicsHow do I fix the issue with DNS. Please see the attachment. I have done all that Microsoft has suggested in the website. I have uninstalled the Client for Microsoft Networks and reintalled. this server is one of my DNS severs in my domain..
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DNS server services is running and yes there is an errors in the DNS server logs as follow:
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The DNS server could not initialize the remote procedure call (RPC) service. If it is not running, start the RPC service or reboot the computer. The event data is the error code.
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I have restarted the server and have removed and reinstalled the Client for Microsoft Networks as suggested by Microsoft..
Maybe you could try to reinstall RPC:
http://technet.microsoft.c
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by: davorinPosted on 2009-11-03 at 11:59:14ID: 25732893
Have you checked if DNS server service is running?