Realtek Audio Console not opening. Gives error “Cannot connect to RPC service.”

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If you are facing an issue with Realtek Audio Console not opening and giving an error “Cannot connect to RPC service” on your Windows 10 Insider build, then you are not alone. This error is quite common among Windows 10 users, and it can be frustrating when you are unable to access your audio settings.

The RPC service is a Windows service that is responsible for managing remote procedure calls between different processes on your computer. If this service is not running or is disabled, then you may encounter issues with various applications, including Realtek Audio Console.

Here are some steps that you can take to fix the “Cannot connect to RPC service” error and get Realtek Audio Console working again:

1. Restart the RPC service: The first thing you should try is to restart the RPC service. To do this, follow these steps:

– Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “services.msc” and press Enter to open the Services window.
– Scroll down and find the “Remote Procedure Call (RPC)” service.
– Right-click on it and select “Restart”.
– Wait for the service to restart and try opening Realtek Audio Console again.

2. Check if the RPC service is running: If restarting the RPC service did not work, then you should check if the service is running. To do this, follow these steps:

– Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “services.msc” and press Enter to open the Services window.
– Scroll down and find the “Remote Procedure Call (RPC)” service.
– Check if the service is running. If it is not, right-click on it and select “Start”.
– Wait for the service to start and try opening Realtek Audio Console again.

3. Check if the RPC service is set to automatic: If the RPC service is not set to automatic, then it may not start automatically when you restart your computer. To set it to automatic, follow these steps:

– Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “services.msc” and press Enter to open the Services window.
– Scroll down and find the “Remote Procedure Call (RPC)” service.
– Right-click on it and select “Properties”.
– Under the “General” tab, set the “Startup type” to “Automatic”.
– Click “Apply” and then “OK”.
– Restart your computer and try opening Realtek Audio Console again.

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Conclusion

Hopefully, one of these solutions helped you fix the “Cannot connect to RPC service” error and get Realtek Audio Console working again. If you are still experiencing issues, you may want to consider updating your audio drivers or seeking further assistance from Microsoft support.