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print spooler service not running



 
 
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Old November 14th 06, 01:51 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
Thomas M. McDonald
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Default print spooler service not running

I am trying to add printer and it doesn't matter if it is local or network.
When I click add printer I get an error box that says

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

At first I thought maybe the profile was bad but I am getting this message
on all of the logins on this machine. I am running RC2. Any ideas how to
correct this?

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Old November 22nd 06, 08:28 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
Desaulniers Marc
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Default print spooler service not running

I have the same problem if you find something please let me know

Marc


"Thomas M. McDonald" a écrit dans le message de
...
I am trying to add printer and it doesn't matter if it is local or network.
When I click add printer I get an error box that says

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

At first I thought maybe the profile was bad but I am getting this message
on all of the logins on this machine. I am running RC2. Any ideas how to
correct this?


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Old November 24th 06, 09:07 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
Cari \(MS-MVP\)
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Default print spooler service not running

And what happens when you try to start the spooler service?
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Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Desaulniers Marc" wrote in message
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I have the same problem if you find something please let me know

Marc


"Thomas M. McDonald" a écrit dans le message de
...
I am trying to add printer and it doesn't matter if it is local or
network. When I click add printer I get an error box that says

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

At first I thought maybe the profile was bad but I am getting this
message on all of the logins on this machine. I am running RC2. Any ideas
how to correct this?




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Old November 27th 06, 12:37 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
Desaulniers Marc
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Default print spooler service not running

It crash again when we try to add a printer... Same problem if I try to go
to Printer server setting with right click/Properties in the white space ...


"Cari (MS-MVP)" a écrit dans le message de
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And what happens when you try to start the spooler service?
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Desaulniers Marc" wrote in message
...
I have the same problem if you find something please let me know

Marc


"Thomas M. McDonald" a écrit dans le message de
...
I am trying to add printer and it doesn't matter if it is local or
network. When I click add printer I get an error box that says

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

At first I thought maybe the profile was bad but I am getting this
message on all of the logins on this machine. I am running RC2. Any
ideas how to correct this?





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Old December 7th 06, 03:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
Carl Kidwell
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Default print spooler service not running

I get the same issue. I'm running the latest business release and it
constantly crashes. I have it set up to automatically restart the service
in the event of and problems with it, but it will still crash over and over
again. Thank you

-Carl Kidwell


"Desaulniers Marc" wrote in message
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It crash again when we try to add a printer... Same problem if I try to go
to Printer server setting with right click/Properties in the white space
...


"Cari (MS-MVP)" a écrit dans le message de
...
And what happens when you try to start the spooler service?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Desaulniers Marc" wrote in message
...
I have the same problem if you find something please let me know

Marc


"Thomas M. McDonald" a écrit dans le message de
...
I am trying to add printer and it doesn't matter if it is local or
network. When I click add printer I get an error box that says

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

At first I thought maybe the profile was bad but I am getting this
message on all of the logins on this machine. I am running RC2. Any
ideas how to correct this?






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Old December 14th 06, 08:18 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
EB
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Default print spooler service not running

Hi all, just wanted to add a 'me 2' except I successfully added all my
printers and a couple of days later I get the spooler service crash all the
time. Whats worse is if you try to uninstall the printers it immediately
crashes the spooler service and will not remove the printer.Sure you can
start the spool service long enough to maybe print one document, but keep
services.msc handy cause it will crash.




"Carl Kidwell" wrote in message
...
I get the same issue. I'm running the latest business release and it
constantly crashes. I have it set up to automatically restart the service
in the event of and problems with it, but it will still crash over and over
again. Thank you

-Carl Kidwell


"Desaulniers Marc" wrote in message
news
It crash again when we try to add a printer... Same problem if I try to
go to Printer server setting with right click/Properties in the white
space ...


"Cari (MS-MVP)" a écrit dans le message de
...
And what happens when you try to start the spooler service?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Desaulniers Marc" wrote in message
...
I have the same problem if you find something please let me know

Marc


"Thomas M. McDonald" a écrit dans le message de
...
I am trying to add printer and it doesn't matter if it is local or
network. When I click add printer I get an error box that says

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

At first I thought maybe the profile was bad but I am getting this
message on all of the logins on this machine. I am running RC2. Any
ideas how to correct this?








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Old July 27th 07, 07:16 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
jigs[_2_]
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Default print spooler service not running


Same problem. Also using Vista and Toshiba Printer (eStudio 520)
This instruction in this link fixed it. Good luck!
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm


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Old May 6th 08, 02:36 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
gminorsymphony
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Default print spooler service not running


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
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Old May 6th 08, 03:14 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
Paul
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Default print spooler service not running

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

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Old May 6th 08, 06:52 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
Cari \(MS-MVP\)
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Default print spooler service not running

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.

http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article_One.htm

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.


--
gminorsymphony


 




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