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

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