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print spooler service not running



 
 
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Old July 3rd 09, 11:38 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
aussiephilip
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Default print spooler service not running


I've got the same spooler/no add printer problem and I'm following all
the tips to solve it, without success so far. I've also run the
Microsoft Mr Fix It FixPrintSpooler thing, no luck.
I've found some printer drivers that I want to delete under
/windows/system32/... but when I try to delete the files I'm told that I
don't have authorization to do that, despite being Admin. How do I give
myself authorization?
thanks
Phil


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Old October 13th 09, 10:33 AM
yaooi yaooi is offline
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Originally Posted by Cari \(MS-MVP\) View Post
The spooler crashing is nearly always due to bad/corrupted printer drivers.

I'd disconnect any and all connected printers, and uninstall them.

Then download the new printer drivers from the manufacturers' website(s) and
install, only reconnecting the printer(s) when the software tells you to do
so.

Article One

Do NOT leave out Step 4.
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"Paul" wrote in message
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Does anyone know how to fix this problem. I restart the print spooler and
still get the error message "Windows can't open Add Printer. The local
print
spooler service is not running. Please restart the spooler or restart the
machine. My printer is gone from the printers folder.

"gminorsymphony" wrote:


Windows can't open add printer. The local print spooler service is not
running. Please restart the spooler or restart the machine.


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gminorsymphony
The Solution for Windows 7 or Vista, follow the below step:
1. press windows key + R
2. under "run" window, type "services.msc" press "Enter" key. Services window will show up.
3. under "Name" column, scroll down & looks for "Print Spooler"
4. Click on "Print Spooler", A "start" on your top left corner will show up.
5. Click on "start", you print spooler will restart. All your installed driver will be show up in your DEVICE & Printer windows.

within 2 minutes will resolve your problem. 99.9% works.
 




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