I need to know how to restart rpc service because it is the thing that is preventing me from installing the patch so that i can get a lot of my computer functions back ie. cut paste and minimize running windows or programs to the taskbar without closing... i shut down rpc service along with the locator long time ago when i was struck with the blaster worm.. stupid me because it seems that rpc is not meant to be shutdown which is why they have the locator service. Crypto needs to be running to install the patch and rpc needs to be running in order for crypto to start. Ive tried in safe mode to restart but cant(rpc is supposed to start in safe mode but doesnt) ANy help is much appreciated.