How to remove locator error

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locator.exe file information

The process Rpc Locator belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System or Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: locator.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 75,264 bytes (84% of all occurrence), 68,608 bytes, 68,096 bytes, 7,680 bytes, 71,680 bytes.
It is a Windows core system file. The program is not visible. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 4% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as locator.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the locator.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

Agree with Pit, everything runs just fine without it.
Reika

If you dont like it stop this service an disable it.Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Any Name u want to call me

Ich hatte ein Problem mit der Locator.exe bei der Windows-Anmeldung (Novell-Client installiert) ! Dies verursachte einen Fehler, wenn ich NICHT am Netzwerk angeschlossen war! Mit eingesteckten Netzwerkkabel gab es keinen Fehler! Ich habe den RPC-Dienst deaktiviert, der Fehler verschwand aber der PC läuft immernoch einwandfrei, auch im Netzwerk.. :-)
Gibges

Replicates information across the internet as a response to a registry entry added by a remote location with Admin equivalent status to ANY program on your PC. Adds registry keys. Decreases bandwidth session capabilities. Adware/Spyware capable.

if in the right place, then ok.
chali (further information)

Disabling this service might cause your printer driver installations (and possibly other drivers aswell) to FAIL with an RPC error. Considering the service's minor memory requirements (2,5 megs), leave it running and save yourself the trouble later.
dpanter

Locator.exe is the remote procedure call locator service and is essential for the smooth running of Microsoft Windows. This process maintains a database of publicly declared procedures. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
ighon

Chris

I terminate this process when playing online games. Doesn't seem to have any adverse effects on system operation when it's turned off.
Leadraft

unnoetige Datei ... Windows laeuft auch ohne ..
Pit

needed system file
Jeff

Microsoft Locator

gonna turn it off
aars

Summary: 5 users think locator.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 3 users think locator.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 4 users doesn't grade locator.exe ("not sure about it").

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