This thread has been asked many times before. Just hoping there have been new developments... I'm trying to close Port 135 and (if possible) disable Remote Procedure Call. I'm aware accepted wisdom is that RPC is essential and Windows won't run without it. I found This Article: https://social.technet.microsoft.co...w-can-i-close-rpc-ports?forum=w7itprosecurity (Read the 2nd post in the thread). The solution didn't entirely work for me (ended up with BSODs). Wondering if anyone else has better luck with it or if they know other ways to close this port and possibly this service...?
I quote post 3rd and 4th: Really, using firewall is enough... Even built-in Windows Firewall, when used properly, is enough...
Disabling port 135 disabled Task Scheduler service (Windows updates, updating certificates, SMART, etc). I used this on 10, when it was released, never tried it again though. Code: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Windows-Worms-Doors-Cleaner.shtml
