An RPC client is an application running on any given computer that uses the RPC protocol to communicate with an RPC server. An RPC server is a communications interface provided by an application or service that allows remote clients to connect, pass commands, and transfer data using the RPC protocol.
Occasionally I get this error when working on remote computers. It's hit or miss on which computer I get it on.
But I am able to ping the computer and test-connection pans out. For example, the computer I got this error on today I was able to get to yesterday. I know the computer is on because It's right next me. Get-WmiObject: The RPC server is unavailable. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x800706BA)At line:1 char:14+ get-wmiObject. You may get your answer here:UPDATEIt might be due to various issues.I cant say which one is there in your case.
It may be because:. DCOM is not enabled in host pc or target pc or on both. your firewall or even your antivirus is preventing the access.
any WMI related service is disabledSome WMI related services are:. Remote Access Auto Connection Manager.
Remote Access Connection Manager. Remote Procedure Call (RPC). Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator. Remote RegistryFor DCOM settings refer to registry key HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftOLE, value EnableDCOM. The value should be set to 'Y'.