I can't add a printer to my Windows 7 computer

I use Windows 7 Home and when I go to add printer I get the message "Windows can't open add printer." The local print spooler service is not running.  Please restart the spooler or restart the machine.

I also noticed that when I go to shut down the computer, I also see a note of "force close" but I know that there is no active program.  Not sure if the problem is related.

Can anyone help?

What is the make and model printer you want to install?

Which antivirus program is installed and you have installed third-party maintenance utilities?

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