Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Windows 7 Service Details
Description:
Manages RPC names. I have found no real downside to disabling this.
Service Description:
In Windows 2003 and earlier versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator service manages the RPC name service database.
Consequences of Stopping:
It really doesn't do anything at all. In Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, this service does not provide any functionality and is present for application compatibility.
All services listed in 'Required For' will be unable to function
Depends on:
None
Required for:
None