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Discus and support Windows 10 1909 - splwow64.exe issues in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I am running Windows 10 Pro 1909 64bit OS on Dell PC. Have an intermittent issue when printing to a Samsung M3820ND laser printer or a Zebra GK420d... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Lunearc, Jan 20, 2020.

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    Windows 10 1909 - splwow64.exe issues


    I am running Windows 10 Pro 1909 64bit OS on Dell PC. Have an intermittent issue when printing to a Samsung M3820ND laser printer or a Zebra GK420d label printer. My 32bit application hangs reporting it is waiting for splwow64.exe. The only way I have to recover this is to reboot the PC.


    I have loaded the latest drivers for the printer and removed all of the manufacturers supporting software but still have the issue.


    Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :)
     
    Lunearc, Jan 20, 2020
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  2. Windows 10 Upgrade - splwow64.exe

    I updated multiple computers from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro (x86 and x64) this week. The number problems that occurred are baffling but I finally got control of most my issues. However, one issue regarding splwow64.exe is messing up our printing.

    The following is what I figured out after significant research and fix attempts:

    splwow64.exe is ran under Anonymous-Login

    splwow64.exe is initiated by spooler.exe for x86 to x64 printing compatibility

    Anonymous-Logon prevents application from printing due to Anonymous-Logon having insufficient rights.

    Application works correctly if I forcefully close splwow64.exe and run splwow64.exe under the local account (LIKE IT SHOULD)

    WHYYYY is spooler.exe creating splwow64.exe under Anonymous-Logon??????????? This is not a singular issue. Its occurring on at least 4 computers.
     
    TriStarGod, Jan 20, 2020
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    1. There is no error code. The print job just doesn't start.

    2. No

    3. Not limited to particular formats.

    I have finally been able to replicate this issue. I use a pdf printing program to collect print jobs from multiple apps. I have one app (app1) that causes the print job to printed under anonymous_logon and another (app2) that prints under the current user
    account. If splwow64.exe starts under current user account due to app2 and then used by app1, splwow64.exe works. However, if app1 starts it under anonymous logon and app2 attempts to print out, splwow64.exe fails. I have confirmed this issue effects regular
    printers as well since splwow64.exe runs at least 2 mins (by default) or as long as the app that started splwow64.exe is running.

    I also have confirmed that giving anonymous_logon read/execute rights does not resolve the issue.

    I also found and posted on another post regarding this unresolved issue: SplWOW64.exe is freezing up 32bit programs and halting printing on 64bit Windows 7

    Does anyone know how to force splwow64.exe to always run under the current user account?

    Also, in a terminal setting (like windows server 2012), would each account have its own splwow64.exe?

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    Also, Vinodh's edits to his post doesn't alert me via email.
     
    TriStarGod, Jan 20, 2020
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    Windows 10 Upgrade - splwow64.exe

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    Sorry to know that you are unable to print under Anonymous logon on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    In order to assist you better, please reply to the following question.

    1. What is the exact error message or error code while trying to print?

    2. Is the computer connected to domain network?

    3. Is this issue specific to particular file format or all file formats while trying to print?

    The Splwow64.exe process is used to translate the driver model of a 64-bit operating system and a 32-bit program. Splwow64.exe is used to support the Printer Driver Isolation feature. This issue occurs because the Splwow64.exe process stays
    in memory for longer than necessary in order to increase system performance after a print job is finished.

    Splwow64.exe is a core Windows process and shouldn't be causing any problems on your computer and provides the ability to print from 32-bit applications.

    Please post back with above information and we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Vinodh_Kumar V, Jan 20, 2020
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