Why does print spooler keep stopping?

Why does print spooler keep stopping?

Sometimes Print Spooler service can keep stopping because of Print Spooler files – too many, pending, or corrupt files. Deleting your print spooler files can clear pending print jobs, or the too many files or solve the corrupt files to resolve the problem.

How do I restart the Print Spooler service in Windows XP?

How to: Restarting the Print Spooler service in Windows XP

1. Step 1: Click on Start.
2. Step 2: Click on Run…
3. Step 3: Open the Services console. Type services.msc and click the OK button.
4. Step 4: The Services window appears. Locate the Print Spooler service in the right column. Click on the restart the service link on the left.

How do I restart the Print Spooler service?

How To Restart the Print Spooler Service on a Windows OS

1. Open the Start Menu.
2. Type services.
3. Scroll down and select the Print Spooler Service.
4. Right click on the Print Spooler service and select Stop.
5. Wait for 30 seconds for the service to stop.
6. Right click on the Print Spooler service and select Start.

How do I update Print Spooler?

1. Click the “Start” button on your Windows desktop and select “Control Panel.” Click “Administrative Tools” from the Control Panel window.
2. Click “Administrative Tools” and select “Services” from the menu to open the Services window.
3. Select “Print Spooler” from the Services list.

Can I print without Print Spooler?

Software that Automatically Spools If print spooling is enabled, the print job will take longer because, after the software spools the print job, the computer will spool the spooled document. The second spooling is unnecessary and only delays the printing process.

How do I bypass the spooler?

Option 2 (Group Policy)

1. Open Start and search for gpedit. msc.
2. Now go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Printers. Scroll down and double-click the Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections.
3. Select the Disabled option, click Apply, then OK.

How do I clear the Print Spooler service?

From the Services panel, scroll down and double-click on “Print Spooler.” When the Print Spooler Properties window opens, select the drop-down next to “Startup Type:” and pick “Disabled.” Select the “Stop” button to halt the service and select the “Ok” button to apply the changes.