LOCATOR.EXE Information
This is a valid program that is required to run at startup.
This program is required to run on startup in order to benefit from its functionality or so that the program will work. The following information is a brief description of what is known about this file. If you require further assistance for this file, feel free to ask about in the forums.
Name
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Filename
locator.exe
Command
C:\Windows\system32\locator.exe
Description
In Windows 2003 and earlier versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator service manages the RPC name service database. In Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, this service does not provide any functionality and is present for application compatibility.
File Location
%System%
Startup Type
This startup entry is installed as a Windows service.
Service Name
RpcLocator
Display Name
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
HijackThis Category
Note
%System% is a variable that refers to the Windows System folder. By default this is C:\Windows\System for Windows 95/98/ME, C:\Winnt\System32 for Windows NT/2000, or C:\Windows\System32 for Windows XP/Vista/7.
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