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  1. MAXMAXIM4
    MaxMaxim4 Win User

    Can I end task on the Print Spooler task? I don't want it running after all this Print...


    The question is short, the title explains it, i just want to end the task to ensure I'm somewhat safe, I guess.

    :)
     
    MaxMaxim4, Jul 8, 2021
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  2. LARRYMCG
    larrymcg Win User

    Print Spooler Running Constantly

    f14tomcat, I finally did what you suggested and it worked! The printer still prints and the print spooler is not acting up. There was no option to uninstall the driver just the option to uninstall the device. But it worked!

    Thank you!
    -- Larry
     
    larrymcg, Jul 8, 2021
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  3. DAVID G IN VA
    David G in VA Win User
    print spooler is not running".

    Prior to installing the Windows 10 upgrade my printers (Lexmark X5470 and Canon MG 5520) worked great. Now neither will print, copy, or scan as I receive a message the "print spooler is not running". I went into services, view local services and restarted
    the spooler numerous time, but after each restart, I receive another message "the print spooler is not running". I have downloaded the current software and drivers for the printers, but after restarting the spooler the message still come up "the print spooler
    is not running." There are no error codes associated with the message.

    These printers are compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 Pro, but are they not compatible with Windows 10?

    Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.

    Thanks

    Changing the title

    Old title – Printer spooler

    New title- print spooler is not running".
     
    David G in VA, Jul 8, 2021
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  4. LARRYMCG
    larrymcg Win User

    Can I end task on the Print Spooler task? I don't want it running after all this Print...

    Print Spooler Running Constantly

    Win10 v1903 with all updates. HP ENVY 6255 Printer - wireless access from 2 other PCs, wired access from this PC.
    There is a long story about why this PC is connected to the printer via USB rather than wireless. Don't really want to revisit that issue. It's here No printer driver after upgrade to Win V1903 Closed 3 weeks ago.

    Printer is working fine but today (10/29/19) the spooler (spoolsv.exe) decided to run all the time using 13% of the CPU (maybe other resources too but the CPU use is the biggie). I have stopped and restarted the spooler - no joy. I have rebooted the PC - no joy. I have applied the Reset and Clear Print Spooler (a tutorial on this site) - no joy.

    Suggestions what to look for?

    -- Larry

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    The constantly running print spooler is a pain. I have to stop it and then restart it whenever I want to print. Grrrr.......
     
    larrymcg, Jul 8, 2021
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