Event Message:

DNS server could not initialize RPC. The data is the error.

Source

Event Log

Event ID

Event Type

DNS

System

40

Error

Explanation:

In order for the Domain Name System (DNS) server to run, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service must be running on the DNS server.

User Action:

Verify that the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service has been started: Open Control Panel, and double-click Services. If the service has been started, try restarting your computer. If you continue to receive this message, remove and reinstall the RPC Configuration service by using the Services tab in Network in Control Panel.