Windows 10: Printer Spooler

Discus and support Printer Spooler in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; My printer spooler simply will not start on Windows 10. I have hit the window + R buttons, then clicks start for the printer spooler (because it said... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by JohnnyJones43, Nov 5, 2019.

  1. Printer Spooler


    My printer spooler simply will not start on Windows 10. I have hit the window + R buttons, then clicks start for the printer spooler (because it said the the status is "stopped". At this point, this is what popped up. I am 100% lost - what can / should I do.


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    :)
     
    JohnnyJones43, Nov 5, 2019
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  2. Printer spoolers not functioning

    I have tried that; all that happens is the printer troubleshooter hangs on "Detecting Problems; checking for spooler service errors. . . . ". This goes on for hours without resolving anything.
     
    W MICHAEL and MARCIABIKLEN, Nov 5, 2019
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  3. Printer spoolers not functioning

    I tried this; the Printer Troubleshooter simply continues "Detecting problems; Checking for Spooler service errors. . . . ". And continues for hours with nothing more happening. In addition, none of my productivity programs work because they can't find
    a printer.
     
    W MICHAEL and MARCIABIKLEN, Nov 5, 2019
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  4. Printer Spooler

    Printer Spooler Service will not start

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    Please follow the methods given below to resolve this issue:

    Method 1:

    Delete the pending files in printer folder and check:

    • Press Windows key + R and type services.msc in the search field and press enter.
    • In the Services listed stop the Print Spooler service.
    • In Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder below, and open the PRINTERS.
    C:\Windows\system32\spool\PRINTERS

    • Click on Continue or Yes (if prompted by UAC) to approve opening the PRINTERS folder.
    • Delete all files in the PRINTERS folder until it is empty, and then close Windows Explorer. Note: DO NOT DELETE the PRINTERS folder itself. Only delete its contents.

      Open Services, and start the Print Spooler service.

    Method 2:

    Let's start the all the dependencies service for the printer spooler service. Follow the steps provided.

    • Press Windows key + R and type services.msc in the search field and press ENTER.
    • Scroll down toPrint spooler.
    • Right click and click properties, click the tab “Dependencies”
    • Note all of the dependent services listed, and then close thePrint Spooler Properties window.

    If any of the dependent services are missing or cannot be started, try uninstalling all installed printer drivers and then reinstalling them.

    Method 3:

    If the issue still persists, I would suggest you to install the latest driver for the printers from the manufacturer website and check if it helps. You can also refer to the article mentioned below if the issue persists.

    Fix printer problems

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/...1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

    Method 4:

    You may also try to temporarily disable security software from the computer and try to print. If you are able to print, you may contact the security software Manufacturer and check if you need to change any settings

    Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do have
    to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done.

    Hope the information helps, if you have any further queries, feel free to post. We are here to assist you.

    Regards,

    Guru Kiran
     
    Guru Kiran G, Nov 5, 2019
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