RPC server unavailable

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Boot to the XP setup CD, and press 'r' for recovery console, run the command : CHKDSK /R

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Mark L. Ferguson
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Diane B." <Diane B.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F51177FB-6A2A-4F65-8B85-AC83955BF516@microsoft.com...
> When turning my PC on this morning, I received the message "RPC server is
> unavailable. Maximum retry attempts exceeded." I now only have a
> screensaver that says Windows XP Home Edition and cannot access anything
> else. Any help would be appreciated!!!