Event ID - 140

Event Id140
SourceMicrosoft-Windows-DNS-Server-Service
DescriptionThe DNS server could not initialize the remote procedure call (RPC) service. If it is not running, start the RPC service or reboot the computer. The event data is the error code.
Event InformationAccording to Microsoft :
Cause :
This event is logged when DNS server could not initialize the remote procedure call (RPC) service.
Resolution :
Restart the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service
The Remote Procedure Control (RPC) service did not respond to requests from the DNS server. The RPC service must be started by restarting the computer.
To restart the computer:
On the DNS server, click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Restart.
Verify
Ensure that the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is running.
To verify that the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is running:
1.Open a command prompt. To open a Command Prompt window, click Start, point to All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
2.At the command prompt, type net start, and then press ENTER.
If the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is functioning properly, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) appears in the list.
Reference LinksEvent ID 140 from Microsoft-Windows-DNS-Server-Service

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