RPC Endpoint Mapper - Windows 7 Service
Resolves RPC interfaces identifiers to transport endpoints. If this service is stopped or disabled, programs using Remote Procedure Call (RPC) services will not function properly.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11 and 8.
Startup Type
| Windows 7 edition | without SP | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Automatic | Automatic |
| Home Basic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Home Premium | Automatic | Automatic |
| Professional | Automatic | Automatic |
| Ultimate | Automatic | Automatic |
| Enterprise | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | RPC Endpoint Mapper |
| Service name: | RpcEptMapper |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k RPCSS |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\RpcEpMap.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | COM Infrastructure |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The RPC Endpoint Mapper service runs as NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the RPC Endpoint Mapper fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows 7 startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the RpcEptMapper service has failed to start.
Dependencies
If the RPC Endpoint Mapper is stopped, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of RPC Endpoint Mapper
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRPCEndpointMapperWindows7.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the RpcEpMap.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.