Fixing "Realtek Audio Console Can't Connect to RPC Service" Error

Fixing the "Realtek Audio Console Can't Connect to RPC Service" Error

If you’ve been frustrated by the "Realtek Audio Console can't connect to RPC service" error, you’re not alone! This issue has been affecting Windows 10 users across various configurations. Here’s a rundown of the setup where I encountered this error, and the steps that finally resolved it.

My Configuration with the Realtek Error

Initially, I ran into this problem in 2019 with the following setup:

• Windows 10 Pro, version 1809 (OS Build 17763.437)

• Realtek High Definition Audio, UAD edition, version 6.0.1.8668

• Realtek Audio Console, version 1.2.174.0

Fast-forward to March 2020, and even after updating to Windows 10, version 2004 (OS Build 19577), the error still persisted!

gurations. Here’s a rundown of the setup where I encountered this error, and the steps that finally resolved it.

My Configuration with the Realtek Error

Initially, I ran into this problem in 2019 with the following setup:

• Windows 10 Pro, version 1809 (OS Build 17763.437)

• Realtek High Definition Audio, UAD edition, version 6.0.1.8668

• Realtek Audio Console, version 1.2.174.0

Fast-forward to March 2020, and even after updating to Windows 10, version 2004 (OS Build 19577), the error still persisted!

How I Fixed the "Can't Connect to RPC Service" Issue

Here's a step-by-step guide to the solution that worked for me:

1. Uninstall Realtek Audio Console: Start by removing the Realtek Audio Console app. Open the Start menu, locate Realtek Audio Console, right-click, and select Uninstall.

2. Download the Latest Realtek UAD Driver Mod:

   • Head over to this GitHub page and download the latest Realtek UAD driver mod. (Note: This is an unofficial mod, and it may cause instability or crashes, so proceed carefully!)

3. Extract the Zip File: Use an extract

How I Fixed the "Can't Connect to RPC Service" Issue

Here's a step-by-step guide to the solution that worked for me:

1. Uninstall Realtek Audio Console: Start by removing the Realtek Audio Console app. Open the Start menu, locate Realtek Audio Console, right-click, and select Uninstall.

2. Download the Latest Realtek UAD Driver Mod:

   • Head over to this GitHub page and download the latest Realtek UAD driver mod. (Note: This is an unofficial mod, and it may cause instability or crashes, so proceed carefully!)

3. Extract the Zip File: Use an extraction tool like 7zip to unzip the downloaded file.

4. Run setup.cmd with Administrator Rights:

   • Inside the extracted folder, find setup.cmd, right-click it, and select Run as Administrator.

   • Let the setup do its job. When prompted, press Enter to continue with each stage of the installation.

5. Reinstall Realtek Audio Console from the Windows Store:

   • Once the driver installation is complete, go to the Windows Store and reinstall Realtek Audio Console.

6. Launch Realtek Audio Console: Now, open the Realtek Audio Console. It should connect and start up without any issues!

Wrap-Up

With these steps, you should be able to use Realtek Audio Console without running into the dreaded "can't connect to RPC service" error.

P.S. – Who knew getting sound to work would require so much... silence?