Cannot start Windows Task Manager printer spooler, Service.

When I try to start the spooler printer of Windows Task manager, it gives me an error message - operation failed.  I need to get this started to launch my new brother FAX/printer.  Help, please.  Thank you.  JoB

Hello JoB777,

Thank you for your message.  Give a try:

Click 'Start' > right click on 'Computer' > select 'manage '.
Expand "Services and Applications" > select 'Services '.
Double-click on "RPC Remote Procedure Call () ' > ensure that the startup type is set to automatic and that the service is started, if not select 'start'"
Double click on 'Print spooler' >
ensure that the startup type is set to automatic and that the service is started, if not select 'start '.

Test for features, once you have verified that the print spooler is running, restart your computer to ensure that the service is started automatically.  Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.  I'm moving this thread to the Hardware forum.

See you soon

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