The print spooler error and upgrade to Windows 7

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• The print spooler errors

  print spooler will not stay

  Hello

  1. could you give me the full error message?
  2. based on which application you want to print?
  3. What is the brand and the model number of your printer?
  4. are you able to print the test page?

  Method 1.
  First, let us run the fix in the article below and check.
  Problems printing and printing errors
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems
   
  Method 2.
  Clear printer spooler files and activate the spooler service
  a. Click Start, type "Services.msc" (without the quotation marks) in the Open box and click OK.
  b. double click on "Printer Spooler" in the Services list.
  c. click on stop, and then click OK.
  d. Click Start, type "% WINDIR%\system32\spool\printers" in the opened window and delete all the files in this folder.
  e. now restart the print spooler service and check.
   
  For more information and procedures, refer to the article below.
  Solve printer problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-printer-problems
  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Are not in the print spooler service and must not be restarted in Windows Vista

  I can't add an impression because I get an error message "unable to open the Add Printer window. The local print spooler does not work. Please restart the spooler or restart the machine. »

  I ran the "fix it" program, but it does not solve the problem.

  Restarting the computer does not solve the problem. Go to management services does not solve the problem, because the print spooler is not automatically listed to run.

  I was able to print on a staff of 600 Epson printer connect to my Dell computer via USB.

  The next option to solve this problem, what am I looking at? Help, please.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Check chan seen message here - one of the highest.

  fixed spooler subsystem app stopped working
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistaprinting/thread/460f297a-dd66-4476-A176-542e1519ca3e

  ===================================

  If the above didn't help:

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

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

  Problems of print and error - a Mr Fixit of printing
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

  Solve printer problems - a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-A036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx

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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.
  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Also check the spooler print and its dependencies and addictions Service.

  Print Spooler service
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/services/Print_Spooler.htm

  How difficulty Windows Vista print spooler starts do not
  http://www.ehow.com/how_4920100_vista-print-spooler-not-starting.html

  ------------------------------------------------------------

  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/

  and here
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40F7-90b2-8093c6777493

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  Clean the General corruption and repair or replace the damaged/missing files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  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.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• The print spooler stops and I'm unable to start

  I have a HP Officejet Pro L7680 all-in-one that has stopped printing because of the stopped print spooler.  The printer is connected to a local network.  My OS is Windows 7.  I tried Wizard solutions HP that does not help or give answers.  All I get is error 1053 has failed at the beginning or demand for appropriate ion Conytol.  What should I do to start the print spooler?

  To start the spooler go to the start menu and select Control Panel then Tools administration and select Services, and then scroll until you see print spooler. If the spooler is running, then select Restart the service, and then try to print a document.

  Let me know how it goes.

• How to fix: Error 1053 of the print spooler

  Are you an error when you try to restart the print spooler?  Do you have your printer spooler error and now, do not restart?

  You saw "error 1053: the service did not demand launch or control in a timely.?

  There is a page of Microsoft support with information about this error, which can be found here.

  According to Microsoft:

  • Question: The ServiceBase class calls the OnStop method directly from the Service command handler that is defined in the ScDispatcherLoop of the Advapi32.dll file. After 30 seconds, if the ScDispatcherLoop thread is not ready to receive a new order of service from service control manager, Windows brand services controller out service as 'time '. Therefore, you receive this error message.
  • Resolution: to resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft .NET Framework.

  This resolution works for some, and allows the service to return to the correct functionality.  However, I want to provide workaround incase this option does not work for some.

  • Open the run command by selecting it from the start menu or by pressing the Windows key (to the left of the alt) + R
  • Type services.msc and press enter
  • Scroll down and double click on print spooler
  • Select the tab log
  • Uncheck the Allow service to interact with desktop
  • Click apply
  • Select the general tab for the print spooler, and then select start

  I have the confirmation that this workaround works for some users.  The link below will take you to a thread where this information has resolved this error a user in these forums:

  1053 error print spooler does not start thread

  Here is the video where the workaround steps, listed above, were found.  The video also gives a graphical representation of these steps for those who prefer the Visual instructions.

  I hope this helps users with error 1053 of print spooler.

• 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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• 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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• Devices and printers suspendusent/Print Spooler error causing printing issues

  Hello fellow forum participants and Rangers.

  As of recent, I had questions on our servers with regard to printing problems.  The problem would be to randomly appear and disappear without notice.  I tried to diagnose the problem by activating the event handler, but the event handler was not able to provide any specific error in addition "a timeout (30000 milliseconds) was reached while waiting for a response from the spooler service transaction.  Whenever I try to open "devices and printers", the window would without constantly/eventually without loading anything.  I would also add that the problem starts when the user connecting.

  I tried the things:

  (1) sometimes restarting the PC would magically make it work.

  (2) restart Printerspooler fix the problem

  (3) automatic setting rather than manual Bluetooth function has failed.  (has worked for most of the people similar/same problem).

  (4) we tried to reload the drivers.  Temporary solution, but the printing problem happen again.

  Any help would be highly appreciated and sorry for the wall of text.  This question led me into the wall!  Thanks in advance.

  PS. Windows 7 pro (32-bit) processor intel core 2 duo 2.2 GHz

  Hello SugardingIT,

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft Forum.

  I would be grateful if you can provide us with the following information to help us better understand the issue.

  1. Did you do any hardware or software changes before this problem?
  2. Were you able to print before this problem?
  3. You are connected to the domain network?
  4. What is the brand and model of your printer and your computer?

  Try the steps in the following methods and see if it helps.

  Method 1

  This tutorial is designed to help you identify and fix common printer problems in Windows, including print errors, print spooler errors, and other issues that could prevent you from printing.

  Solve printer problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/printer-problems-in-Windows-help#fix-printer-problems=Windows-7&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  Method 2

  If the problem persists, I recommend that you completely uninstall the part-time driver that has been installed on your computer and then download the latest driver on the printer again manufacturer site.

  Step 1: Try to remove the printer by following the steps described in the following Microsoft Article.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-printer

  Step 2: Find and install printer drivers in Windows 7.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/find-and-install-printer-drivers

  Please post back with all the necessary information and the result of the proposed suggestion and we will be happy to help you.

  Thank you.

• Printer Spooler error 1068: the dependency service or group could not start

  Original title: the printer spooler error

  With the help of Windows 8

  Cannot connect printer to computer.

  Looked at troubleshooting and tried to manually start the printer spooler. but does not work.
  
  Windows could not start the Service on the local computer printer spooler.
  Error 1068: The dependency service or group could not start
  
  Could someone please suggest ways to address them. Its a HP computer. Unable to connect a printer HP or Epson via USB or Wi - fi.

  Thank you

  With the help of Windows 8

  Cannot connect printer to computer.

  Looked at troubleshooting and tried to manually start the printer spooler. but does not work.
  
  Windows could not start the Service on the local computer printer spooler.
  Error 1068: The dependency service or group could not start

  Could someone please suggest ways to address them. Its a HP computer. Unable to connect a printer HP or Epson via USB or Wi - fi.

  Thank you

  need to update Printer Spooler service...

  Run the following as run as administrator...

  https://www.dropbox.com/s/uf1borer6hgce0z/printerspoolser.bat

  Reset...

• Print Spooler error 1068: the dependency service or group could start. __

  I tried - unsuccessfully - restart the print spooler on a box of XP with SP3.  I read the previous posts for this error and this box refuses to restart the service.

  Is there an easy way to fix this without reverting to a system reset?  Can I run a repair?  If so, it will fix the problem?  I tried to run a restore of the system to a previous date and who could not do anything for me either.

  When you attempt to start the Print Spooler Service, error 1068 means "the dependency service does not exist. the dependency service or group was able to start. »

  Depending on your environment and your type of printer installed, your Print Spooler Service will have other dependent services that must run before the Print Spooler Service starts.  If the dependent services do not work, you will see an error 1068 or a similar message on the dependent services when you try to start the Print Spooler Service.

  Some Lexmark printers add their own XP services and start the Print Spooler Service, lists them as dependencies and that is why these Lexmark Services must run before the print service spooler will begin.  It may be listed as the LexBce Server.

  You now or have you ever have all installed Lexmark printers?  If Yes, do you still use Lexmark printers?

  Depending on your printing environment, if you use another type of printer, you can have other Service listed tab in the Print Spooler Service dependencies.

  Use the Applet of Services XP to check the dependencies of print spooler and options.

  Click Start, run and enter in the box:

  services.msc

  Click OK to open the Services Applet.

  Locate the Print Spooler Service, right-click, choose Properties, and then look at the Dependencies tab.  Services listed there must run before the Print Spooler Service starts.  If they don't, you'll get an error 1068 or a similar message on the dependent services when you try to start the Print Spooler Service.

  You should always see the service remote procedure call (RPC) and maybe a few others depending on the type of printer that you have installed (Lexmark printers can add some dependency Services to your configuration of XP).  All dependent services must run before the Print Spooler Service starts.

  Dependent Services may vary according to the type of printer that you have installed.

  The RPC service is also required for many other things to work properly and is usually still running and the autostart value.

  If the RPC Service does not work and does not start automatically, you can have other problems, but start with the easy stuff first.

  Of the Services Applet, find the service remote procedure call (RPC) and if it does not, right-click and start it and set it to automatic.

  Then find and all the other print spooler dependency services listed in the Print Spooler Service Dependencies tab.  They will be lance automatically the next time you reboot your system (if that is your desire), set the startup type for these Services to automatic.

  When everything works as you want, restart and check your Services again to be sure that they start correctly and solve any addition
  questions.

  If the remote procedure call (RPC) service is not listed as a dependency for your Print Spooler Service, you must inform XP that the print spooler service depends on the RPC service.

  Click Start, run, and in the box type (including important space after the "equal" sign):

  dependent on the spooler of sc config = RPCSS

  Click OK to assign the RPC service for the print spooler service, and then make sure that the RPC Service is running and start your Print Spooler Service.

  If you still can not understand it, react with the items that you see the tab of the Print Spooler Service dependencies.

  Don't forget to restart and check that everything works correctly after each adjustment.

  Please note that using the above command will effectively remove all the current (and perhaps old) Print Spooler dependency assigned for the Print Spooler Service and assign it only dependent on the RPC Service.  It would be 'normal '.

  The dependence of CPP Service would be typical of most facilities, or after you have uninstalled all the time some printers (Lexmark), but your printer may have a few other dependencies.  If it still does not respond, we'll fix it!

  Do, or do not. There is no test.

  I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• the print spooler service may not be running

  Hello

  I have 4 computers around here, and I'm trying to get a printserver running on one of them, so we have installed windows 2008, set up as a server to printing etc..
  Now when I try to add the printer to my computer laptop windows 7, it works perfectly, and is the same for one of the windows xp workstations.
  However, when I try to add the printserver on windows server 2003, it starts talking about missing drivers.

  The printer is a HP LJCP3505 PCL6, and he is already working on a normal (eg. non-printserver associated) network.
  I downloaded almost all the drivers, I could find from the HP website, but whenever I try to add them, it tells me that they are not valid drivers.
  and on another computer windows 7, I get the following error message:

  Could not connect to the printer.
  On the server print spooler service could not be executed.
  Restart the spooler or restart the server

  (on a side note: it's a translated error message, our systems are not English)

  I don't know if they are related, but I checked the print spooler service, and it was fine (auto startup, active etc.).
  the same goes for its dependencies.

  Hi LeanderML,

  Your question is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for Windows Server on TechNet. Please ask your question in the Forums in Technet Windows Server.

• the print spooler stops when I try to print

  Please help me with my printer!

  I tried desperately to install an Epson WorkForce 615 on my computer, running Windows Vista 32-bit. Whenever I try, the print spooler stops and I can't move forward. I restart the print spooler and it stops again with each attempt. I tried every available quantity of advice that I could find online, to go into the registry and delete the files and enter cmd and stopping and restarting the spooler. I don't know what to do... Please help!

  Hello

  Do not forget to check with the support of the manufacturer of the printer, drivers and forums for known issues, because this issue is often
  due to pilot errors.

  Check chan seen message here - one of the highest.

  fixed spooler subsystem app stopped working
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistaprinting/thread/460f297a-dd66-4476-A176-542e1519ca3e

  ===================================

  If the above didn't help:

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

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

  Problems of print and error - a Mr Fixit of printing
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/printing_problems

  Solve printer problems - a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-A036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx

  ------------------------------------------------------
  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.
  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Also check the spooler print and its dependencies and addictions Service.

  Print Spooler service
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/services/Print_Spooler.htm

  How difficulty Windows Vista print spooler starts do not
  http://www.ehow.com/how_4920100_vista-print-spooler-not-starting.html

  ------------------------------------------------------------

  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/

  and here
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40F7-90b2-8093c6777493

  ------------------------------------------------------
  Clean the General corruption and repair or replace the damaged/missing files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  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.

• 0x800706b9 print spooler error

  I have a 8.1 Microsoft Windows and a HP Desktop 2512.

  My computer no longer recognises my printer. I keep receiveing an error of 0x800706b9 print spooler

  I tried the net start spooler command, but that has failed. What to do next? Help, please!

  Hey @crod57,

  Welcome to the Forums of HP Support!

  I understand that you are no longer able to print from your computer Windows 8.1 for the all-in-one printer HP Deskjet 2512 as your computer reports a 'print spooler error: 0x800706b9'. I would like to help you today with the resolution of this error of print spooler. Now, just so you know, the print spooler is a feature of your operating system. It is integrated with your Windows computer. Essentially, it's the printing system built into your computer. Printers rely on the print spooler works to print. The spooler is not specific to HP. So, I will be able to offer you a few steps of standard troubleshooting on the computer. However, if the problem persists you may need to talk with Microsoft Product Support or your computer manufacturer to solve this problem of operating system. That being said, can I please have you follow the steps below to resolve this issue.

  Step 1: Check print spooler:

  1. Open your screen to Start by clicking the Windows button on the lower left side of your computer screen or by selecting the Windows key bottom left of your keyboard, to the right of the Ctrl key
  2. In the start screen, type run
  3. Click Run to launch the run dialogue box
  4. In the run box, type services.msc and click OK
  5. When the Services window opens scroll down until you see the print spooler
  6. Click Print Spooler once just to highlight
  7. If you Start in the upper left corner that indicates that your print spooler is actually stopped (not good). But we will leave that for now.
  8. If you stop or restart in the upper left corner, this indicates that your print spooler is actually started. Please click on stop to stop the service momentarily.
  9. Reduce this window which will allow us to come back here

  Step 2: Check the spooler folder:

  1. Reopen your splash screen
  2. Computertype. Click on the computer (or on This PC) when it fills so
  3. In the computer window, select your Drive C
  4. Click on Windows
  5. Click on System32
  6. Click on the reel
  7. Click PRINTERS. You can get permissions to a warning, just continue beyond that.
  8. PRINTERS of the folder must be empty. If there is no file here, they are corrupt print jobs. Right click on anything in that folder and 'delete' files.
  9. Close the PRINTERS folder

  Step 3: Start Spooler and audit dependencies:

  1 open the Services window we previously minimized

  2. click on print spooler to highlight

  3. click on Start in the upper left corner

  4. If you get an error message please take note of this

  5. If the print spooler starts successfully you will see "stop and restart" as your options at the top left

  6. then, double left click on print spooler. A print spooler properties window is now open. Click the connection tab at the top. Can you please make sure that it is set to Local System account and make sure that the check box is selected to "Allow the Service to interact with desktop".

  7. then click on the tab "dependencies". Please check which dependencies are listed. I need to know this if the problem persists when you have completed the steps I provide in this post.

  

  8. click on apply and OK for any changes that you have made the log tab. Close the Services window.

  Once the Print Spooler Service has started successfully, you should be able to access your printer HP Deskjet under devices and printers on your computer folder Windows 8.1. Also, you should be able to print. Can I please have you test the impression at this stage to confirm that the print spooler error has been resolved.

  Please reply to this message with the result of your troubleshooting. I can't wait to hear strings attached good luck!

• Local print spooler service does not not (Windows 7)

  We bought a new HP PC with Windows 7 in December and the printer worked very well.   Suddenly, he stopped and we get an error Print Spooler Service not working.   I ran troubleshooting, and he said he fixed it, but we try and print to get the error again.

  We thought that we were lucky that our old PC made through the years of Vista and WIndows 7 would be better, but I was wondering if it is still too recent.

  How fix us this so that it remains fixed?

  ETA - PC is an HP, but the printer is a Dell.   Is - this problem is occurring more with certain products?  The printer is of 5 years so not opposed to replace if it will solve the problem but want one that works with Windows 7.

  Can you check it out here:

  Start > type services.msc in the search programs and files, then press 'Enter' > then in the right window, scroll down to the print spooler service, and then double click on "Print spooler" > dependencies

  What is listed under "this service depends on the following system components?

  Then click on the tab "General".

  What is the 'print spooler startup type"set to"automatic "?

  Is the "Service status" of the print spooler "started"?

  If this is not the case, can you "start" the print spooler service?

  BTW, what Dell printer is installed?