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Fix: RPC Executor Service Threw an Error
Clear the cache if waiting doesn’t work
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Published onOctober 30, 2023
published onOctober 30, 2023
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While Google is known to work seamlessly across devices and operating systems, theRPC executor service threw an errorissue is common amongst these. It’s encountered on mobile phones, tablets, Windows PCs, and Macbooks, amongst others.
The error code highlights a sign-in issue and is commonly encountered on mobile devices after a factory reset. Besides, for affected users on PCs, the error appears while using Chrome or Edge, but in most cases, Firefox works fine.
What is an RPC executor?
An RPC (Remote Procedure Call) executor is used for client-server interaction. In this case, the end user is the client, while Google acts as the server. It facilitates quicker actions when the device has to interact with outside resources over the network.
How do I fix RPC Executor Service Threw an Error?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones first:
If none work, head to the fixes listed next.
1. Clear the app cache
You can just as easilyclear the cache on a Windows PC. The same applies to tablets and Macbooks. And if Google Chrome showsRPC executor service threw an error,clear its app data.
2. Disable/uninstall any firewall or adguard
2.1 Disable
To disable the program, head to the built-in settings, go to theGeneralsection, and you will find a toggle to turn off the firewall, adguard, or another program, as the case may be.
2.2 Uninstall
Many users reported that disabling or removing their firewall or adblocker did the trick, especially uBlock and Ghostery. Remember, you can always re-enable/reinstall the software once the login is successful.
Disabling the firewall also helps with theRPC server is unavailable Outlook error.
3. Create another browser profile
When gettingRPC executor service threw an errorwith Gmail, it could be the browser to blame. Now, if updating hasn’t worked, you can alwaysrepair your browser profile.
Another option is to create a new browser profile altogether. This will eliminate any inconsistencies. And you can always import the data from the other profile.
4. Disable all third-party extensions
5. Contact support
If nothing else works and the problem is with the Google account, you must contactGoogle support. They will help identify the underlying cause and effectively eliminate it.
Besides, you can contact the device manufacturer if the problem is device-specific. Say, when you can’t log in with the account on only one device while others work fine.
If you don’t receive a response or the error persists, the last option is to perform a factory reset. This especially helps with Android devices.
One of these solutions should have helped with theRPC executor service threw an errormessage and allowed you to set up the device or sign in. Remember, when faced with such problems, it’s best to wait for a few hours and then proceed to troubleshooting.
Also, if you are bothered by theRemote Procedure Call’s high CPU usagein Windows, things are easy to fix!
For any queries or to share which fix worked for you, drop a comment below.
More about the topics:Android issues,Google,sign-in issues
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
