as we noticed, we developed the local patch (Q823980 DCOM RPC update) can be adapted directly to XPE and XPE SP1 run-time image. this patch is based on MS' Q823980 DCOM RPC update for components related to this problem. if you don't have the clue to update the run-time image deployed already, this can be helpful. click the link below to download the patch. Q823980 local patch for XPE and XPE SP1 run-time image - DST.SE Ted