Windows 10: Printer folder missing within the spool folder within system32

I've been following the instructions on resetting a printer and deleting the print queue.

It said delete the contents of the PRINTER folder within spool folder located in the system32 folder and not to delete the folder itself.

Only the PRINTER folder isn't there and may have already been deleted previously perhaps or something else.

I have stopped the print spooler service as the 1st step to deleting all print jobs. I have only 1 print job left to delete and that has a printing status attached to it

I have tried to just create a folder within spool and call it PRINTER but it won't show or allow this.

How do I re instate PRINTER folder if that is what is wrong.

The original problem I am having is that the printer won't print my jobs. And it says printing but doesn't actually print.

It has been working in the past. It is a canon MB 5060 I think At least in the MB5000 family.

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Cant delete the PDF folders from C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS

Hi,

each time i print the document prints correctly, but then gets stuck in a queue. When i try to delete it it hangs.

So each time i have to go to C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS and delete all the files - then reset the printer spooler. Doing this each time i want to print a document takes ages!

I have been told to delete all folders from C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS, but i cant seem to delete the PDF folders.

So..

1) how do i delete these (it say's they're still in use)

2) why does the printer get stuck each time? I've installed it correctly with the driver from the disc included.

Can someone help me with this issue?

Thanks

 

Trouble deleting a folder

Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

*Confused

Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well hwell:

 

?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

hmmm?
Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

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