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• Help with the Printer Spooler service does not work error

  How can I fix printer service spooler does not work error? My two printers won't work now, and re - install the printing software produces error messages. Tried to use microsoft fix - it for printers without result.

  Thank you.

  Hi elvenlord21,

  See the article below which has some useful suggestions to fix the print spooler error.

  You cannot add a printer and you receive Printer Spooler error messages in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/324757

  See also:

  Error message when you use the Add Printer Wizard: "Operation could not be completed.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314876

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• How can I activate the print spooler service on

  My computer says the print spooler service stops when I'm going to use a printer. How do I reactivate.

  Hello
  Please tell us the version of the Windows operating system you are running on your computer.

  I'd take a peek at this thread as well. It is specific to Windows 7, but you should be able to many of the same steps apply to Windows Vista or Windows XP if you happen to have one of the people.
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-hardware/print-spooler-issues-in-Windows-7/3ae31e43-71ce-4847-ad9e-1d2936eabb83

  I hope this helps. Just reply to the results.

• The Print Spooler Service is not running. Operating system is Windows XP Service Pack 3.

  I followed the suggestion to use start > Control Panel > administration tool > services > print spooler > properties.

  System in automatic mode but State of the said service stopped.

  I get error 1075: the dependency service does not exist or has been marked for deletion.

  Printer worked this AM, but stopped working between two print jobs.

  I used Mr. Fixit to diagnose and fix the problem. Mr. Fixit indicates the print spooler service is not running, but cannot fix it.

  Is there a source code for Windows XP service pack 3 which can be downloaded to replace the corrupted code?

  Thanks for your help

  Robear:

  I'll be back of the travel.  I'm after the suggestion of CARI.  Seems to be the right track.

  My print spooler system component is missing from the remote procedure call.  If I restore it, I think that the print spooler is reactive.  Suggestions of curry hit Start, Program Files, accessories and they type net start spooler.  However, after the departure, I don't see any Program Files, so am unable to complete the suggested path.

• "Printer properties cannot be displayed. The print spooler service is not running. "(even when it works)

  When I click with the right button on a particular printer and try to view the properties of it, I get the following message:

  Printer properties cannot be displayed.  The print spooler service is not running

  It is, it is run as go to-> Services administrative tools in the Control Panel checks.

  One of the 'printers', I installed is "send to OneNote 2007".  I can click right on this very well - just not this another printer. I'd be able to do if the print spooler is not running?

  Indeed, if I turn off the print spooler, * all * printer in "Printers and faxes" disappear.  So the fact that I'm still see them first place suggests to me that the printer spooler is running.

  I posted this on Microsoft.public.windowsxp.general a while ago and someone suggested that I visit this site .  Problem is C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS is empty.  It is empty when the print spooler is running and it is empty when it is not.

  Also, I was unable to install KB896423 since I am running SP3.  Try to install he did the following:

  Setup has detected that the version of Service Pack for this system is newer than the update you are applying.

  There is no need to install this update.

  The printer is a "local printer attached to this computer" connected via a "Standard TCP/IP Port".  Personally, I think such a printer should be called "a network printer or a printer attached to another computer", but that is the terminology used by the "Add Printer Wizard".

  Hello terrafrost,.

  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft answers community.

  What is the model number of the printer that you are using?

  Printing a "Standard TCP/IP Port, is used for a printer that is directly connected to a network, not on your local system.

  I would try to uninstall your printer and reinstall your printer.

  Hope this helps Chris.H
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• Error 2: The system cannot find the specified file. Even after restarting the Printer Spooler service

  I tried all of the suggestions posted and have had no success in restarting my print spooler. Help, please.

  Original title: I tried to restart the print spooler as directed, and he returned the error 2: the system cannot find the specified file. He does that and is it fixable?

  @Winston Microsoft M committed Support Engineer 'expert '.

  I can see your response that you did take the time to reproduce the problem and then try your own ideas to check if the problem persists.

  Here is what I suggest to you, so you can learn how XP actually works:

  Start in the XP Recovery Console or Safe Mode, so Windows File Protection does not run.

  Rename your file c:\windows\system32\spoolsv.exe you can remember (such as spoolsv.bak).  Now, the file is "absent".

  Restart normally.

  Then try to start the Print Spooler Service and you will see the error.

  So why don't you follow your own advice and run SFC and troubleshooting automated (as you suggested) and check if the problem persists.

  Please report your results.

  When you see that it does help and that SFC does not replace the missing or damaged file (in the system32 folder) and that the automated troubleshooter does not help, will sing it a different song (we hope).

  Don't forget to rename your spoolsv.bak to spoolsv.exe when you're done messing around autour.

• Error message-""could not be achieved. " "The print spooler service is not running.

  Can anyone help. Whenever I try to print, I get a message that I need to add a printer, even if I have a printer installed. When I click Yes I Mindprint an another error box saying 'operation could not be performed. The print spooler service is not running"could someone advise how to solve this.

  Thanks in advance

  Matt

  Hello

  ·        Have you tried the steps that are listed in the article manually and see if the problem is resolved?

  ·        Who is the manufacturer of the printer and what is the model?

  ·        When did you get the error message when you try to install the printer or when you try to print?

  I suggest you follow the steps mentioned below.

   

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to check if the Printer Spooler service is started.

  a. Click Start and click Run.

  b. type services.msc in the box run.

  c. find the print spooler service and right click on it.

  d. click Properties and verify that the startup type is set to automatic.

  Method 2:

  Step 1:

  To start in safe mode, follow the steps mentioned below.

  a. restart and keep tapping F8 until you reach the start menu.

  b. Select safe mode and press ENTER.

  Step 2:

  In safe mode, delete the printer and spool driver files. To do so, start Microsoft Windows Explorer, and then delete all files and folders in the following two folders (where C: is the drive where you installed Windows XP):

  C:\Windows\System32\Spool\Printers

  C:\Windows\System32\Spool\Drivers\w32x86

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
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• printing problem "the print spooler service does not work.

  Original title: printing problem

  I want to print, but a warning said "the print spooler service does not work.  What is c? or what can I do?

  Hello

  I suggest to follow each steps of troubleshooting provided in the link below and also suggest to run the Fixit tool in step 2 and verify if it helps solve the issue

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows

• Error "the print spooler service does not work.

  print spooler - HELP

  my printer disappeared and when I tried to reinstall a message appears that the print spooler service is not runnin - HELP

  Hi masubb1,

  ·         You did changes to the computer before the show?

  You can try the following solutions.

  Method 1: Run the next Fixit tool and see if it helps.

  Problems printing and printing errors

  Method 2: Follow this guide step by step to solve the problem.

  Printer in Windows problems

• Get the message that indicates the print spooler service is not running

  Printer to work, cannot get message reads "the print spooler service does not work.

  Hello

  1. could you give us the exact error message?

  Method 1.
  To resolve this issue automatically, click the fix for this issue link in the article below. Then click Run now on printing problems and printing errors troubleshooting, then follow the steps in this wizard. If the problem persists, perform the rest of the procedure described in the article.

  You cannot add a printer and you receive Printer Spooler error messages in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/324757

  Method 2.
  Also, try the methods listed in the section below and check.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308028

  I hope this helps.

  I hope this helps.

• Restore the Printer Spooler service file

  All the printer drivers on my Dell computer have disappeared. When I tried to reinstall I got a message that the printer spool service is not working. I tried Mr. Fixit and other suggestions. No work. I get a message that the file is not found. Anyone know how I can restore this file?

  Hello

  Try to manually start the service of click Start-> Run, type & -> services.msc-> right-> print spooler. Double-click Print Spooler-> click Start-> select Auto menu drop-down.

  If give you the error, try to replace spoolsv.exe is located in C:\windows\system32 in C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386.

  I hope this helps.

• The Print Spool Service does not work

  I use Windows XP and have 2 printers installed.  I had no problems until recently, when I try to print I get an error message that I need to install a printer.  When I went to control panel to check the status of my printers don't have no installed printer.  When I clicked on the "Add a printer" icon, I received a message that the "Service of Spool of printing does not work.".  I can't find anywhere in the menu helps an answer to this problem.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  I must mention that I restore the computer to an earlier time and he has not made a difference.

  To activate the Print Spool Service, follow these steps:

  1. click on the Start Menu, click Run, type "services.msc" and press ENTER.

  2. in the Services pane, click on "Alert" and scroll down until you see "print spooler".

  3. click on "Start service" or "Restart Service", as the case may be.

  The print spooler service should now be enabled.

  Check if the printing problem is resolved.

  Hope this helps

  Post back if necessary

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• Not in the print spooler service

  Trying to install wireless printer, but cannot load disk from HP software because "Spooler not to the print service. Had problems of virus recently and suspect damaged printer driver. Where am I going to restore the print spooler service?

  Click on the Start button and select Control Panel, administrative tools, Services. Locate the print spooler service in the list and make sure that the startup type is automatic. If it is not set to automatic, right-click and select Properties, general tab. There is a box after the startup type. The options are available in a menu drop-down by clicking on the down arrow to the right of the box. After the change is made click apply and then click OK. Restart the computer and verify if it has started. Hope this helps, Gerry Cornell

• printer is not working, "the print spooler service is disabled" when it is not

  Hello

  I received a message that my pc required for the loading of driver software for a new unknown device, although I had nothing added.

  Now, I find that my printer is not working.

  I tried to accept the "locate and install driver software" message, but it does not work.

  I tried to uninstall the printer driver so that I can reinstall them, but I get a message that the uninstallation was failure because the print spooler service is disabled.

  I checked the print spooler service is set to auto & seems to be on.

  Would appreciate any opinion appropriate for a no no very savvy tech.

  Thank you

  This could be the reason why you do not see the printer in the Control Panel, printers. Try this, go to control panel, printers, if you see the printer listed to remove it. If you don't see the printer, the service could stop, go to services then and click on "Restart the service" (blue link top left), then go back to printing, its listed hopely now and you can remove it (right click). Now try to reinstall the printer.

  If that doesn't work try the system restore, restore to a date when the printer works fine.
  System Restore: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Or try the intructions on the link from my previous post. on "how to clean the printer drivers? It is to change the registry, make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Back up the registry, you want to change.
  How to make a backup of the registry in Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP?
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/registry.htm
  Use method 2.

  WARNING: With the help of the Publisher of the registry incorrectly can cause serious problems may require you to reinstall Windows. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use the Publisher of the registry at your own risk.

  How to use the registry editor in Vista and other Techniques
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/178285-registry-editing.html

  Information in the Windows registry for advanced users
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/256986

• Windows must now restart because the print spooler service terminated unexpectedly

  I have a PC running on Windows Vista professional that I had for about a year with two printers that have also been all this time, a HP LaserJet 1000 and an Epson SX105.

  This morning, amid a series of PDFs (separate files) printing on LaserJet printers, I suddenly had the following pop-up message:

  "Spooler SubSystem App stopped working and was closed".

  On the Control Panel, I found that my two printers have apparently disappeared.  My first reaction was just close and restart the computer, often kind of seeds.

  To restart, I tried to print again, but I was told that I had to install a printer.  Trying to install a printer, I learned that I could not because of a problem with the spooler.  I looked online to find a solution and one that suits (without touching the registry) seemed to be to check the operation of via Control Panel's print spooler, and then restart.  Oh dear.  What a mistake!  I did this and found that the printers have reappeared, but then about 30 seconds later, I got the following pop-up message:

  "Windows must now restart because the print spooler service terminated unexpectedly.

  Each time it restarts the message comes back after less than a minute and restarts on another 30 seconds later, so I have a chance to try a system restore (I installed the last service pack Vista a couple of days), or something else... it's just in a loop of perpetual reboot, I can't stop restarting Windows.

  How the hell do I?  (I send this message using my Vista laptop and pray the same problem occur here, too, so I don't have to print anything).

  Hello

  Use this method to clear the spooler and then uninstall and reinstall your printer (check with the manufacturer for)
  the latest driver).

  Check the Mr Fixit here and if you use the other methods go back and try again later.

  Problems printing and printing errors
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

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  Logon as administrator

  Start - type in the search box-> COMMAND - control to the top of the list and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  You can copy and paste each line except those brackets and press ENTER after each.

  net stop Spooler

  (echo suppression of all print jobs)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  del/q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*

  net start Spooler

  (sound Done!)<-- you="" should="" see="" this="">

  ping localhost n 4 > zero

  Another way
  http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-cancel-a-print-job-that-hangs-under-Windows-Vista-and-XP/

  Check the print - DELETE/STOP queue all jobs - then right click on the printer - REMOVAL
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/bb6f81d9-4092-4ac8-9716-2bd008f513e11033.mspx

  If you use Control Panel - Classic - printers

  Try after unplugging your printer if necessary.
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  Check this thread if necessary - to stop and erase the spooler

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaperformance/thread/a15779d6-ac0d-42FD-9Ac2-a1da241ea19f/

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  Clean the General corruption and replace all the lost files.

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  CheckDisk (chkdsk) runs at startup.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  I hope this helps.
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