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printer spooler service is not running

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shivi4 Original post #1
Jan 5, 2007 at 7:58 PM
hi i cannot add new print or work with my curent printer
because printer spooler service is not running
i have google and ty to find soultion but it didnt work

1 net start spooler whenever i start print spooler
and add printer the print spooler stop

2. i try repairing print driver using software cleanspl.exe but it didnt work

3. there is no problem due to virus as my antivirus is giving no such
virus information

please help
Vishal Gupta
Jan 5, 2007 at 8:01 PM
Type services.msc in RUN dialog box, it'll open "Service Manager"
Now in right-side pane, double-click on "Print Spooler" and select Automatic in Startup section. Click on Apply.
satyamy
satyamy #3
Jan 6, 2007 at 12:18 AM
which printer ur connecting
r they connected to ur USB
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shivi4 #4
Jan 6, 2007 at 9:42 AM
hp 3550
but how does it matter if printer spooler service is not running
u cannot add any printer
wheneve i activate using
Type services.msc in RUN dialog box, it'll open "Service Manager"
Now in right-side pane, double-click on "Print Spooler" and select Automatic in Startup section. Click on Apply.

it still gives eror message operation could not be completed printer spooler service is not running