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We just released another Fix it Knowledge Base (KB) article. This Fix it sets the Printer Spooler service startup type to automatic and starts the service as described in KB 314876.

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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    now I'm getting Error 12........PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Michel, Please run the following commands based on your operating system. If you are running Windows Vista please open an administrative command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.

  1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories, right mouse click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
  2. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  3. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  4. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). If you are running Windows XP please open a command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.
  5. Selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories and selecting Command Prompt.
  6. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  7. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  8. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). This generates a file called “spooler.txt” on your desktop. Just reply back with this file. If you need immediate assistance please feel free to use the “Get Help Now” link in the top right corner of our Fix it page (http://support.microsoft.com/fixit). From this link you may choose the support option that works best for you. Regards, /Steve
  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Linda AND Hazel, Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. If you are running Windows Vista please open an administrative command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.
  1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories, right mouse click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
  2. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  3. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  4. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). If you are running Windows XP please open an administrative command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.
  5. Selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories and selecting Command Prompt.
  6. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  7. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  8. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). This generates a file called “spooler.txt” on your desktop. Just reply back with this file. If you need immediate assistance please feel free to use the “Get Help Now” link in the top right corner of our Fix it page (http://support.microsoft.com/fixit). From this link you may choose the support option that works best for you. Regards, /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Greetings Paul, We have released a more comprehensive Fix it package for print spooler issues. Fix printing problems by resetting the print spooler http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2000007 Please see the KB article for more information about what this Fix it package is doing. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Keisha, Let's do some investigating. Please the following two commands in a command prompt and let us know the output. sc qc spooler sc queryex spooler /Steve

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    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Hello Sobi, Thanks for providing the above information. However, to determine what service the Print Spooler is dependent on to start we will need the output from the following command. "sc qc spooler" (without the quotes) Thanks, -brian

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Christie, There does not normally appear to be a way to remove Spooler. That's the reason the Fix it did not restart the service; it did not exist. The missing registry entries are suspect. It would be prudent to ensure your machine is not hosting some malware or the like. Microsoft's online scan is here: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm. If you are still unable to get the spooler service installed please use the "Get help now" link that is at the top of every KB article. This will help you discover the best support option for you to get your issue resolved. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Joe, Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Since you are running Windows XP please open a command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.

  1. Selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories and selecting Command Prompt.
  2. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  3. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  4. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). This generates a file called “spooler.txt” on your desktop. Just reply back with the contents of this file. If you need immediate assistance please feel free to use the “Get Help Now” link in the top right corner of our Fix it page (http://support.microsoft.com/fixit). From this link you may choose the support option that works best for you. Regards, /Steve
  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    If Spooler won't run at all, it may be crashing each time it tries to start.
  1.  Open Problem Reports and Solutions by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Problem Reports and Solutions.
  2.  In the left pane, click View problem history.
  3.  Double-click the problem that you want to view.
  4.  Use the "Copy to clipboard" link in the lower left corner and email the blog. If you need immediate assistance, please click "Get Help" on any of our KB articles. Thanks, John

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Christie, I am not sure how the spooler services were removed from the Service Control Manager (SCM). SCM is the one reporting the spooler service is not installed. That said, there is not an easy way to get it back installed. If you can, please run the two following commands. These will dump some text to a file on your desktop. Then mail the file to fixit4me@microsoft.com. reg query hklmSYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesSpooler /s >> %userprofile%desktopspooler.txt reg query hklmSYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrint /s  >> %userprofile%desktopspooler.txt /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    It seems that I also have this issue and have tried the many fixes suggested in these comments however I'm still unable to resolve the issue.  I'm running XP Pro and had four printers networked which all have disappeared and when I click on 'Add Printer' or view the server properties I get the same error message.  I ran “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” but I do not know what I'm looking for to have it any use to me.  What else could I do to restore the print spooler? Thanks, Ken Noon

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Greetings Tim, Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. When you mentioned "it failed", do you mean the Fix it failed to run or it failed to resolve your issue? If the Fix it failed to run can you provide any error messages or details about the failue? If the Fix it ran but didn't resolve your issue are you having the same issue that is described in Knowledge Base article 314876 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314876)? The Fix it is only designed to resolve the issue described in 314876 so if you are having a different issue the Fix it won't resolve it. If you are having the issue described in 314876 can you plese run the following command based on your operating system? Since you are running Windows XP please open a command prompt. You may do this by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories and selecting Command Prompt. In the command prompt type "sc qc spooler" (without the quotes). Now type "sc start spooler" (without the quotes). Please let us now what the exact output and/or error messages are. Sincerely, Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Thomas, 3rd party printer drivers are crashing spooler. Uninstall all 3rd partying print drivers. That should show us spooler working. Then you can check for drivers from the manufacturer. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Thomas, What is the error you get when you try to restart spooler? "sc start spooler" /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Vijay, I suspect that your Lexmark printer software is preventing spooler from starting. For a test, let's remove the dependency Lexmark put in spooler and set spooler back to defaults. Run the following commands in a command prompt.    Sc config spooler depend= rpcss  Sc start spooler If this starts spooler for you I recommend you go to Lexmark's site and install the latest driver for your model printer. Or you could uninstall the Lexmark software, but I don't know how that would affect your ability to print. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    I tried fix it and it could not finish. I got an error message alert: Malicious script detection.  msiexec.exe This message pop up twice then it stated that the fix could not proceed or finish. please help.

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Greetings Paula, Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. If the Fix it failed to run please provide us any error messages or details about the failure. If the Fix it ran but didn’t resolve your issue ensure you having the same issue that is described in Knowledge Base article 314876 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314876)? The Fix it is only designed to resolve the issue described this article so if you are having a different issue the Fix it won’t resolve it. If you are having the issue described in KB article 314876 would you please run the following commands based on your operating system? If you are running Windows Vista please open an administrative command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.

  1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories, right mouse click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
  2. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  3. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  4. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). If you are running Windows XP please open an administrative command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.
  5. Selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories and selecting Command Prompt.
  6. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  7. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  8. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). This generates a file called “spooler.txt” on your desktop. Just reply back with this file. If you need immediate assistance please feel free to use the “Get Help Now” link in the top right corner of our Fix it page (http://support.microsoft.com/fixit). From this link you may choose the support option that works best for you. Regards, /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Christie, One more thing to try. This following command assumes the OS is installed in c:windows. Also note the space after the equals sign. Use this, without the quotes. "sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32spoolsv.exe start= auto" /Steve NOTE: Updated to change c:windows to %systemroot% to account for scenarios where the operating system is not installed on a C drive.

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    mdpani, Please run "sc queryex spooler" and "sc qc spooler" from a command prompt and post the output. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Phil, I replied to your post via your e-mail address. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Scott, Please reply with the contents of your post to fixit4me@microsoft.com. Put ATTN: Steve in the subject and I'll reply. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Orbit, Your startup type for the Spooler service is Manaul, not automatic. "sc config spooler start= auto" Let us know if this makes any difference. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Hello Steve, Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Could you provide the verbatim error message you are getting when the service tries to start. I would like to determine the issue so we can see how to improve our Fix it solutions based on your feedback. Thanks, -brian

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Sobi, If the sc qc and queryex commands  on spooler failed with that error it sounds like the Spooler service is missing. Which it was missing before. So, let's try to create the spooler service again. "sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32spoolsv.exe start= auto" Please note that there is a space between the equals mark and the part following it. That is needed. Then, if successful, run "sc qc spooler" and "sc queryex spooler"  and let us know what it finds. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
      restart spooler for printer lexmark 1270 to my computer

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Help in SF, Please run the following commands based on your operating system. If you are running Windows Vista please open an administrative command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.

  1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories, right mouse click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
  2. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  3. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  4. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). If you are running Windows XP please open a command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.
  5. Selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories and selecting Command Prompt.
  6. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  7. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  8. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). This generates a file called “spooler.txt” on your desktop. Just reply back with this file. If you need immediate assistance please feel free to use the “Get Help Now” link in the top right corner of our Fix it page (http://support.microsoft.com/fixit). From this link you may choose the support option that works best for you. Regards, /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Krish, I just replied to your e-mail. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Sobi, Run "sc qc spooler" and "sc queryex spooler" and let us know the output. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Regina, Thank you for your feedback. Would you please run the following two commands from a command prompt and let us know what the results are? (Type the following without the quote marks" "sc qc spooler" "sc queryex spooler" Sincerely, /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Heather, You should be able to run the following commands in an elevated command prompt to resolve your issue. "sc config spooler depend= RPCSS" Then, "sc start spooler" You do NOT need the quotes. And there IS a space after the equals sign. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Hello Todd, Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. When you mentioned "it failed", do you mean the Fix it failed to run or it failed to resolve your issue? If the Fix it failed to run can you provide any error messages or details about the failue? If the Fix it ran but didn't resolve your issue are you having the same issue that is described in Knowledge Base article 314876 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314876)? The Fix it is only designed to resolve the issue described in 314876 so if you are having a different issue the Fix it won't resolve it. If you are having the issue described in 314876 can you plese run the following command based on your operating system? If you are running Windows Vista please open an administrative command prompt. You can do this by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories, right mouse click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. In the command prompt type "net start spooler" (without the quotes). If you are running Windows XP please open a command prompt. You can do this by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories and selecting Command Prompt. In the command prompt type "net start spooler" (without the quotes). Do you receive an error message when you run net start spooler? If so what is the error message? What operating system (Windows XP, Windows Vista, etc) are you running? Thanks, -brian

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Kathy, Please run the following commands based on your operating system. If you are running Windows Vista please open an administrative command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.

  1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories, right mouse click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
  2. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  3. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  4. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). If you are running Windows XP please open a command prompt. You may do this by the following steps. Once opened we have some commands to run.
  5. Selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories and selecting Command Prompt.
  6. “cd /d %userprofile%desktop” (without the quotes).
  7. “sc qc spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes).
  8. “sc queryex spooler >> spooler.txt” (without the quotes). This generates a file called “spooler.txt” on your desktop. Just reply back with this file. If you need immediate assistance please feel free to use the “Get Help Now” link in the top right corner of our Fix it page (http://support.microsoft.com/fixit). From this link you may choose the support option that works best for you. Regards, /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Mark Ewart, Your syntax in the post is correct, but the one you actually used may have been off. BINARY_PATH_NAME : C:WINDOWS|system32spoolsv.exe   (Note the | before system32) You may use the following command to fix that. "sc config spooler binpath= c:windowssystem32spoolsv.exe" /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Sobi, What is the output of the following command? "dir /s /b c:spoolsv.exe" Regards, /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Sobi, You may use the following command to recreate the spooler service if it is missing. "sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32spoolsv.exe start= auto" Please note that there is a space between the equals mark and the part following it. That is needed. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    u141144, You should run "sfc /scannow" to check for missing system files. You run this command in an (elevated) command prompt. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Sobi, The next time you reboot your computer, please run the following commands after it restarts. sc qc spooler sc queryex spooler /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    EricMo, You should be able to run the following commands in an elevated command prompt to resolve your issue. "sc config spooler depend= RPCSS" Then, "sc start spooler" You do NOT need the quotes. And there IS a space after the equals sign. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    I'm still trying to start Print Spooler and a window comes up fir me to verify privileges to start system services! How do I do this? Many thanks Dee

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
       restart my xp spooler

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Mink, Thank you for your response. Let's check the status of the spooler service. Please open a command prompt then run the following commands. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories and select Command Prompt. Type the following commands (without the quotes). “sc qc spooler” “sc queryex spooler” Please let us know the results of the commands. Regards, /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Calise, The Lexmark software may have left behind something that is causing problems. Let's take a look at everything so we fix what is needed. Run the following two commands and let us know the output. sc qc spooler sc queryex spooler /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Sobi, One more configuration change and then we'll try to start it. "sc config spooler depend= RPCSS" Then, "sc start spooler" /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Ken, I believe I sent you a mail this morning with something to try. Please let me know via e-mail if that worked for you. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Kingsly, JustDee, Denise, Tammy, Tanos, and Ken, Please send the contents of your post to fixit4me@microsoft.com. Put ATTN: Steve in the subject and I'll reply. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
       restart my xp spooler

  • Anonymous
    January 10, 2009
    didn't fix printer spool which willn't run!

  • Anonymous
    January 11, 2009
    Fix it didn't fix my problem. it failed. Printspooler is not listed when I check for services. Any insights?

  • Anonymous
    January 13, 2009
    my message said i tried to start a service that is not configured to this system

  • Anonymous
    January 14, 2009
    I get the following message----"The dependency service does not exist or has been marked for deletion" --windows xp all other fixes I have tried result in either

  1. RPC server is not available or 2)printer spooler is not running. Any suggestions?

  • Anonymous
    January 17, 2009
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  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2009
    Christie, Thank your for your feedback. I am looking into the data you've given us. I will respond back later today. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2009
    The error message reads: Print spooler sub app has encountered a problem and needs to close.   Then it closes the entire program... The "fix" above didn't work. Any suggestions?

  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2009
    The "Fix It" program did not work for me. I still get the same error messge "the printer spooler service is not running."

  • Anonymous
    January 18, 2009
    Christie, I was not able to do all the research I needed to from home. I will research this further tomorrow morning. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 19, 2009
    Steve I'm thinking that doing a repair may be the quickest solution to bring my system back to as normal as can be so that I can install printers again? ... or is there a simpler way to add the print spool services? I see the printers are listed in the registry with some spool services. I'd like to prevent a parallel installation if at all possible. Thanks! Christie

  • Anonymous
    January 19, 2009
    hmmm nothing got dumped to a .txt file on my desktop Steve :(  Query was executed but found neither. Christie

  • Anonymous
    January 19, 2009
    Thanks Steve your last comment did the trick. My system is checked at least once a day for any malware and fortunately has been consistently free of all viruses.  I have no clue as to how the print spooler got removed. All I know is after windows updated my system I couldn't print. Now I can. Thank You! Christie

  • Anonymous
    January 20, 2009
    Christie, I am glad that we were able to get it fixed. I appreciate all your work on this with me. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    January 20, 2009
    Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp. C:Documents and SettingsRegina Abbott>net start spooler System error 1068 has occurred. The dependency service or group failed to start. C:Documents and SettingsRegina Abbott>

  • Anonymous
    January 22, 2009
    Hi Steve I also experienced the same problem as Regina when I tried to stasrt the spool serice. I ran your commands and received teh following results: Service_Name:  spooler Type: 110 Win32_Own_process <Interactive> Start_Type: 2 Auto_Start Error_Control: 1 Normal Binary_Path_Name: c:Windowssystem32spoolsv.exe Load_Order_Group: SpoolerGroup Tag: 0 Display_Name: Print Spooler Dependencies: LexBceS Services_Start_Name: Local System 2nd Service_Name:  spooler Type: 110 Win32_Own_process <Interactive> State: 1 Stopped <not_stoppable, not_pausable, Ignores_Shutdown> Win32_Exit_Code: 1068 <0x42c> Service_Exit_Code: 0 <0x0> Checkpoint: 0x0 Wait_Hint: 0x0 PID: 0 Flags: Rgds Vijay

  • Anonymous
    January 23, 2009
    Steve Thanks for you advice. The spooler has started and I am now able to reload my printer. I do not have a lexmark printer. this driver was loaded previously. I have beenusing an HP printer for over a year. I do not understand why the lexmark driver was still loaded. Thanks and have a goiod weekend Regs Vijay

  • Anonymous
    January 25, 2009
    hi there i hav the same prob as vijay but the msg which appeared is Service_Name:  spooler Type: 10 Win32_Own_process State: 1 Stopped <not_stoppable, not_pausable, Ignores_Shutdown> Win32_Exit_Code: 1077<0x435> Service_Exit_Code: 0 <0x0> Checkpoint: 0x0 Wait_Hint: 0x0 PID:0 FLAG: plz help me out......

  • Anonymous
    January 26, 2009
    thnks for the quick reply i enteres that  sc qc spooler then the msg appeared " the specified service does not exist as an installed service" now i have no idea what to do next.....plz help me i need to have prints as soon as possible.

  • Anonymous
    January 26, 2009
    this is what it says.....after running that command c:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe :WINDOWSsystem32dllcachespoolsv.exe

  • Anonymous
    January 27, 2009
    hi there well i ran this command n its says Sc create service SUCCESS but then when i tried to start the spooler the msg appeared that "the service didnt respond to start or control in timely fashion" ??? what should i do next?

  • Anonymous
    January 30, 2009
    hi, when i ran sc qc spooler and sc queryx spooler the msg appeared that says "the specified service does not exist as an installed service" regs sobi

  • Anonymous
    January 30, 2009
    I ran your commands and received  following results: Service_Name:  spooler Type: 110 Win32_Own_process <Interactive> Start_Type: 2 Auto_Start Error_Control: 1 Normal Binary_Path_Name: D:Windowssystem32spoolsv.exe Load_Order_Group: Tag: 0 Display_Name: Spooler Dependencies: Services_Start_Name: Local System 2nd Service_Name:  spooler Type: 10 Win32_Own_process State: 1 Stopped <not_stoppable, not_pausable, Ignores_Shutdown> Win32_Exit_Code: 1077<0x435> Service_Exit_Code: 0 <0x0> Checkpoint: 0x0 Wait_Hint: 0x0 PID:0 FLAGS:

  • Anonymous
    January 30, 2009
    I have used fix it and it seems to have worked ThankYou

  • Anonymous
    January 31, 2009
    i ran the commands and the msgs appeared 1st sc config spooler depend= RPCSS change serviceconfig SUCCESS 2nd sc start spooler the service didnt respond to start or control in a timely fashion.

  • Anonymous
    January 31, 2009
    I have a problem with my spooler, it started when I re installed everything on my computer some time ago, I'm fed up of not being able to use a printer. I used to have a lexmark installed but got rid of it some time ago. Could I have failed to reinstall something? The error message comes up:- The print spooler service is not running. I have tried all of the commands you have here but still no joy. I get :- The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it. Please Help

  • Anonymous
    January 31, 2009
    FRom the registry i deleted everthig in spooler, but remaied REG_SZ and now in command prompt is this: [SC] CreateService FAILED 1073: The specified service already exists. C:Documents and Settingsuser>sc qc spooler [SC] GetServiceConfig FAILED 2: The system cannot find the file specified. C:Documents and Settingsuser>sc queryex spooler SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 10  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0  (0x0)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : What Should i do???

  • Anonymous
    January 31, 2009
    C:>sc qc spooler [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 3   DEMAND_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup        TAG                : 0        DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler        DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem C:>sc queryex spooler SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067       (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : C:>

  • Anonymous
    January 31, 2009
    My problem is like most above only my service starts but is being shut off for some reason by error or something i have no error msg. I can watch it shut off right after i start it from services. I tried the fix it now but only does the same thing and keeps shutting down. Thanks Mark

  • Anonymous
    February 01, 2009
    I have deleted everything in the registry as described in the DIY section of microsoft support and still nothing. However when I try to install my new printer it says:- The RPC Server is unavailable....? Any thoughts.

  • Anonymous
    February 03, 2009
    i ran the commands and for both the msg appeared that "the specified service does not exist as an installed service" do you think installing the windows again would solve the problem?

  • Anonymous
    February 04, 2009
    Hi, I have run your command I have installed Canon network printer and while loading drivers halfway through, it hangs and terminate the printer spooler services. After that, i am not able to start up the print spooler service. C:Documents and Settingsadthomaschew>sc qc spooler [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINNTsystem32spoolsv.exe        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup        TAG                : 0        DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler        DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem C:Documents and Settingsadthomaschew>sc queryex spooler SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067       (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    February 04, 2009
    To add on, we are using Windows 2000 SP4 Server

  • Anonymous
    February 04, 2009
    Event ID:2510 The server service is unable to map error code 1727. Event ID : 7031 The Print Spooler service terminated unexpectedly.  It has done this 1 time(s).  The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.

  • Anonymous
    February 04, 2009
    Hi Steve, This is the error SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 2  START_PENDING                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0  (0x0)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x1        WAIT_HINT          : 0x4e20

  • Anonymous
    February 04, 2009
    Hi Steve, I have run the commands:- C:Documents and SettingsLisa Muir>sc qc spooler [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler       TYPE                   : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)       START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START       ERROR_CONTROL  : 1   NORMAL       BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe       LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup       TAG                : 0       DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler       DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS       SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem C:Documents and SettingsLisa Muir>sc queryex spooler SERVICE_NAME: spooler       TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)       STATE              : 1  STOPPED                            (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)       WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1077       (0x435)       SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)       CHECKPOINT         : 0x0       WAIT_HINT          : 0x0       PID                : 0       FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    February 04, 2009
    I went through the registry and deleted everything with lexmark in it.... problem solved. Thanks for your help!

  • Anonymous
    February 07, 2009
    "Fix it" did not fix my print spool error 1068

  • Anonymous
    February 10, 2009
    hi,    the spooler is missing so i reinstalled the windows withouformatting the previous one so there are two windows in my laptop.but still the spooler is not running coz its not there in the services list? i have also tried all the commands suggested here but nothing really worked for me.plz tell me is the prob persisits coz i didnt format or delete tje old windows from my pc.the old one is window xp 2007 n current windows is windows xp black.

  • Anonymous
    February 15, 2009
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  • Anonymous
    February 18, 2009
    I have used fix it to "restart" sprint spooler. I am using XP Pro OS I have tried starting print spooler manually.  It starts amd say Stop service Restart Service.  When I go to install printers no printers show and it gives me a error message when I add printer. "operation can not be completed. print spooler is not running" Up to this print I had 3 printers running on this computer.  HP Laserjet, Brother Multi Fax, Start recipt printer.  None of them are or have been a lexmark.

  • Anonymous
    February 20, 2009
    I have a problem printing.  My computer runs on Vista Home Premium.  I went to print and it showed no printers.  I have run the option under Print Spooler Properties and have had to start it but it keeps on stopping.  I have tried running you "Fix It" option also and while it started it it stopped again.

  • Anonymous
    February 20, 2009
    Just thought I should give you the error message - once I have started it and then it stops again it gives me the message - Spooler Subsystem App stopped working and was closed.  A Problem caused the application to stop working correctly.  Windows will notify you if a solution is available.

  • Anonymous
    February 21, 2009
    i also did not work for me. i still get the same message when i click add a printer. it says "operation could not be completed." what will i do? i cannot add a printer to my laptop.

  • Anonymous
    February 24, 2009
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  • Anonymous
    February 24, 2009
    Thank you Steve ... email sent. GBhaam

  • Anonymous
    February 25, 2009
    info contained in spooler file you requested as far as I know the problem is consistant with the article 314876 [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler          DEPENDENCIES       : rpcss          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067 (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    March 01, 2009
    error:   spoolsv.exe the exception Interger diviosn by zero (0xc0000094) occured in teh applicaton at locaton  0x686388a9. print spooler with not work

  • Anonymous
    March 03, 2009
    I have all the problem states above, spooler not reconize and all.I use all the advises on this blog, to no avail. Like I said before Microsoft create problems ( os updates ) and the public have to pay to fix it. Hey that is the way to make millions on our back. I solve my problem very well: I remove XP service pack #3 and now I have no more printer spooler mesages and I can use my printer. Good luck to you all, my next computer, mac. Dan

  • Anonymous
    March 04, 2009
    I can run the printer spooler fix it program and it says its successful.  But when I go to add a printer, first it tells me that "Operation could not be completed."...then I click on add printer again and I get "Operation could not be completed.  The printer spooler service is not running."  My printer worked when I was running 32-bit XP Pro but I upgraded to 64-bit XP x64 and windows can't even add a printer.

  • Anonymous
    March 06, 2009
    This is the spooler.txt file that appears on my desktop... [SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup        TAG                : 0        DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler        DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS  (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN))        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067  (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    March 07, 2009
    [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler          DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 4  RUNNING                                (STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,ACCEPTS_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0 (0x0)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 3632        FLAGS              : [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler          DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 4  RUNNING                                (STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,ACCEPTS_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0 (0x0)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 3340        FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    March 10, 2009
    I am getting a print spooler error.  I have tried to restart the service and get an error that says,   Could not start Print Spooler Service service on Local Computer.  Error 2:  The system cannot find the file specified.

  • Anonymous
    March 10, 2009
    I forgot to tell you I am running XP.  I also did what you have told others to do.... [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler Service          DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0 (0x0)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    March 14, 2009
    Spooler may be running as expected but I still get --Error signature szAppName : spoolsv.exe     szAppVer : 5.1.2600.5512     szModName : OPHA_UI.DLL szModVer : 1.0.0.0     offset : 000388a9 and I cannot view my printers under the control pannel link. Can you help? Thanks

  • Anonymous
    March 15, 2009
    TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive) START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START ERROR_CONTROL      : 2   SEVERE BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup TAG                : 0 DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem

  • Anonymous
    March 17, 2009
    it didn't fix the problem: the print spooler starts but it stops when trying to add a printer (windows xp 64)

  • Anonymous
    March 17, 2009
    the contents of the spooler.txt : [SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup        TAG                : 0        DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler        DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS  (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN))        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067  (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    March 26, 2009
    I finally fixed myself the problem, thanks to : http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/FAQPrinting.htm#_Toc88804920 I had to use the "hard way" by cleaning the registry

  • Anonymous
    March 26, 2009
    I'm running XPSP3.  I've run "sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32spoolsv.exe start= auto". The results are: [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 10  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWS|system32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   :          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Spooler          DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 10  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0 (0x0)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : Running "sc start spooler" results are: [SC] StartService FAILED 123: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark

  • Anonymous
    March 28, 2009
    when i trying add printer it says. Operation could not be completed.The printer spooler service is not running. I used the printer spooler fix it program also but no use still the problem is there

  • Anonymous
    April 01, 2009
    Thanks a lot for this service, i was planning to go to some expert for this problem. you saved my money. Thanks a lot

  • Anonymous
    April 02, 2009
    same here for myself.  having the same problem as everone else.  Please see below. Thanks LVALLOT SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup        TAG                : 0        DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler        DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem C:Documents and SettingsLARMYDesktop>sc queryex spooler SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067       (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    April 06, 2009
    I'm having the same problems as the rest and have spent around two hours this evening trying all kinds of different fixes but nothing has worked.  Any suggestions would be much appreciated.   C:Documents and SettingsMum>sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32s poolsv.exe start= auto [SC] CreateService FAILED 1073: The specified service already exists. C:Documents and SettingsMum>sc qc spooler [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup        TAG                : 0        DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler        DEPENDENCIES       : rpcss        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem C:Documents and SettingsMum>

  • Anonymous
    April 07, 2009
    I have a similar issue.  The spoolsrv is running in the task manager but does not exist under services.  I get critical errors regarding the spoolsrv.exe and it shuts down.  I see this in the eventvwr and it calls it a application error.  Also I get an error something about the spooler subsystem application failing.  I did have the braviax malware on here but got rid of it.  But it seems to have done some damage already or so I guess since there is obviously an error still present after a reboot.  Is there any way to protect from getting this in the future?  I have Trend Micro on our server, I would think that would protect me.  Should I run Malwarebytes daily?  Thanks.  email me asap at phil@jasonwray.net, thanks.

  • Anonymous
    April 12, 2009
    When i go in to command prompt to do the net start spooler it comes back with a System 2 error.....The system cannot find the file specifies,,Which means the file is missing. How do I get it back in the system?

  • Anonymous
    April 14, 2009
    steve!my computer has the same problem.....please help me!!!!! when i followed the above instructions i got this file on desktop: [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler          DEPENDENCIES       : LexBceS                             : RPCSS          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1068 (0x42c)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : i have sent a mail to fixit4me@microsoft.com from my id krishsrini@rocketmail.com.....please help me!!!!

  • Anonymous
    April 14, 2009
    I am having the same problem with the print spooler.  I am able to use the command prompt to start it, but it shuts right down with the error message Spooler SubSystem App has encountered a problem and needs to close.  We are sorry for the inconvenience. here are the items you asked other for: Service name spooler Type                         110 win 32 own process interactive Start type                   2 auto start Error control             1 normal Binary path name      C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe Load order group      spoolerGroup Tag                            0 Display name             Print Spooler Dependencies             RPCSS Service Start Name     LocalSystem Service name spooler Type                         110 win 32 own process interactive State                        1 Stopped (not stoppable, not pauseable, ignores shutdown) win32 Exit Code        1067   (0x42b) Service Exit code       0  (0x0) Check point                0x0 Wait hint                     0x0 PID                             0 Flags

  • Anonymous
    April 16, 2009
      Steve!    i installed the fix it that u sent me......it has stopped asking for the spooler while installing the printer driver software of my printer but still i am not able to install it still.....the files get copied without any problem but the installation does not continue(note:i have tried installing my printer driver software using two different    cd's but the result is the same....therefore the problem is not with the driver software or its cd but still exists but in a different way.....    i have attached the file u asked for and sent it through mail.....

  • Anonymous
    April 16, 2009
      Steve!    i installed the fix it that u sent me......it has stopped asking for the spooler while installing the printer driver software of my printer but still i am not able to install it still.....the files get copied without any problem but the installation does not continue(note:i have tried installing my printer driver software using two different    cd's but the result is the same....therefore the problem is not with the driver software or its cd but still exists but in a different way.....    i have attached the file u asked for and sent it through mail.....

  • Anonymous
    April 18, 2009
    there is a problem with my print spooler - can someone help!S

  • Anonymous
    April 21, 2009
    Seems I have the same problem as a few others on here, please can you help me resolve this issue [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler          DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067 (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              :

  • Anonymous
    April 22, 2009
    I have tried the fix-it above and followed the manual directions. When I follow the manual directions to fix through administrative tools, I get an error message 'error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.' I am trying to install a new printer and have no printers currently installed. I run Windows Vista. I am unable to use the command prompts directions to create spooler.txt on my desktop.

  • Anonymous
    May 09, 2009
    Hi, For some reason my printer stopped working all of a sudden yesterday.  I'm on Windows XP SP3.  I keep getting "Printers:  Operation could not be completed.  The printer spooler service is no running." message when I attempt to look at my printers in the Printers and Faxes window.  Here's my spooler.txt log which appears to be the same as others who have posted in this blog. [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler          DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067 (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : Please help, thanks!

  • Anonymous
    May 09, 2009
    I keep getting either Error 1059 (Circular service dependency was specified), or RPC Server unavailable.  I tried "Fix-it" and just kept getting a message to verify I am authorized to do this....   Can you think of something to help me PLEASE. Many thanks Dee

  • Anonymous
    May 11, 2009
    I have tried every possible solution to try and fix my print spooler and nothing has worked. I have tried software,regedit, unistalling and installing and nothing works. I had a canon printer and it started acting up and i fixed it and then got rid of it and added a kodak printer that was working perfectly and then I tried to use it the other day and it started doing the print spooler thing again and I tried to fix it the same way i did the other one but it still wont work and now my kodak printer wont install properly. please someone get back to me as soon as possible I run a buisness and i need my printer. Please contact me at my e-mail  Tammyryan13@yahoo.com

  • Anonymous
    May 11, 2009
    I have the same problem like everyone else please help!!! [SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WindowsSystem32spoolsv.exe        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup        TAG                : 0        DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler        DEPENDENCIES       : LexBceS                           : RPCSS                           : http        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS  (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1068  (0x42c)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS  (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1068  (0x42c)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : [SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS

  • Anonymous
    May 11, 2009
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  • Anonymous
    May 13, 2009
    Tried all suggestions, without any resolution net start spooler System error 1058 has occurred. The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has n o enabled devices associated with it.

  • Anonymous
    May 14, 2009
    I have tried every possible combination of start and stop on the spooler (manual as well as "FIX IT" and it will not work.  I did not install any new printers. The spooler error just started happening AGAIN.  Had this problem 6 months ago under the same conditions (no new printer installed).  Is there a microsoft patch?

  • Anonymous
    May 19, 2009
    I've tried using the fixit on 314876 -- I get an error message: "Service 'Print Spooler'(spooler) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services." I've also tried the command prompt tips noted in previous posts to this blog.  With sc qc spooler, I got apparent success: SERVICE_NAME: spooler   TYPE        : 110 WIN32_OWN_PROCESS   START_TYPE  : 2  AUTO_START   ERROR_CONTROL : 1  NORMAL   BINARY_PATH_NAME  : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe   LOAD_ORDER_GROUP  : SpoolerGroup   TAG         : 0   DISPLAY_NAME  : Print Spooler   DEPENDENCIES  : LexBceS                 : RPCSS   SERVICE_START_NAME  : LocalSystem But when I put in the command "sc start spooler" I get: [SC] StartService FAILED 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start. And "sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32spoolsv.exe start= auto" gives me: [SC] CreateService FAILED 1073: The specified service already exists. What should I do? liz

  • Anonymous
    May 20, 2009
    Liz, You should be able to run the following commands in an elevated command prompt to resolve your issue. "sc config spooler depend= RPCSS" Then, "sc start spooler" You do NOT need the quotes. And there IS a space after the equals sign. /Steve

  • Anonymous
    June 07, 2009
    Hi there, I'm having the same problems... output from queries below... Many many thanks. C:Documents and SettingsMichael>sc queryex spooler SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067       (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : C:Documents and SettingsMichael>sc qc spooler [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup        TAG                : 0        DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler        DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem

  • Anonymous
    June 07, 2009
    Looking through this I've run the commands to create the spooler.txt, that file reads: [SC] GetServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:WINDOWSsystem32spoolsv.exe          LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : SpoolerGroup          TAG                : 0          DISPLAY_NAME       : Print Spooler          DEPENDENCIES       : RPCSS          SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem   SERVICE_NAME: spooler        TYPE               : 110  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS (interactive)        STATE              : 1  STOPPED                                (NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1067 (0x42b)        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0 (0x0)        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0        PID                : 0        FLAGS              : Help me please!

  • Anonymous
    June 09, 2009
    Great thanks Steve. Worked a treat.

  • Anonymous
    June 24, 2009
    Hello. My "spooler service is not running". I've read the above and tried several of your suggestions - will you help me to solve this problem?

  • Anonymous
    July 16, 2009
    Same for me the Fix it did not fix anything....

  • Anonymous
    July 16, 2009
    Same for me the Fix it did not fix anything....

  • Anonymous
    July 16, 2009
    I am getting an error messege that says the adminsirator will not allow me to download this program. This thing has defied all solutions so far. Most of the help solutions are not that clear or are too tecnical to understand OR SIMPLY DO NOT WORK. I was hopinmh for some step by step instructions, that work.......been at this for days....does ANYONE REALLY KNOPW HOW TO FIX THIS THING

  • Anonymous
    July 16, 2009
    I think I have just about had it. Why! why! why! does the print spooler not work????????? days and days, reading and reading, instructions and more instructions, patches, drivers, reinstall, uninstall, downloads, boot, reboot, Can anyone help????????

  • Anonymous
    July 16, 2009
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  • Anonymous
    August 01, 2009
    I got this message when i tried to print something: "Windows can't open Add printer. The local print spooler service is not running.Please restart the spooler or restart the machine." I tried to restart the print spooler but it still doesn't work. i also dont know what happened to the printer it dissapeared from my computer. it was an Hp printer. Please help me!

  • Anonymous
    August 07, 2009
    Thanks for the Blog  for fix It   It was great

  • Anonymous
    August 17, 2009
    Thanks, I believe the article kb/2000007 Fixit has actually worked.  I think the comments should be listed in reverse order to make the best solution easier to get to rather than having to scroll to the bottom

  • Anonymous
    August 24, 2009
    I got this message when i tried to print something: "Windows can't open Add printer. The local print spooler service is not running.Please restart the spooler or restart the machine." I tried to restart the print spooler from the computer management option, but it still doesn't work, it starts to run then just stops again. Its set to automaic, but i dont know how to resolve this. It has also deleted the printer and wont let me re-add it. It was working fine until a few days ago and i dont know what happened to make it stop. Please help, thanks Mandy

  • Anonymous
    September 05, 2009
    I was trying to print a 23-page document from Microsoft Word, and after printing the last two pages I got a pop-up that said, "Spooler SubSystem App stopped working and was closed; A problem caused the application to stop working correctly. Windows will notify you if a solution is available." I followed the steps to fix it live. Here's a copy: Product Spooler SubSystem App Problem Stopped working Date 9/5/2009 1:28 PM Status Report Sent Problem signature Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: spoolsv.exe Application Version: 6.0.6002.18005 Application Timestamp: 49e02592 Fault Module Name: StackHash_a75d Fault Module Version: 6.0.6002.18005 Fault Module Timestamp: 49e03821 Exception Code: c0000374 Exception Offset: 000afaf8 OS Version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.3 Locale ID: 1033 Additional Information 1: a75d Additional Information 2: bd50075dcdffc631ff45de22ae5399aa Additional Information 3: 49f3 Additional Information 4: fd535ddb97c51b0adf753da1cee94989 Extra information about the problem Bucket ID: 1280901379 Thank you.

  • Anonymous
    September 30, 2009
    My thanks to Steve.  Your message from June 8, 2009 was very helpful.  The link in this message works, and click on fix it.  thanks again

  • Anonymous
    October 22, 2009
    At long last! Real answers! The trick for me was the sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32spoolsv.exe start= auto but I had to run it as an Administrator (right click cmd.exe, run as administrator)

  • Anonymous
    January 19, 2010
    tried everything to fix print spooler. internet security says computer is protected, yet windows scan says 466 errors, whats goingon???

  • Anonymous
    May 05, 2010
    Experiencing same problem but in Windows 7. Gettin Error 1813 when trying to install printer drivers for HP and Epson printers. When I try to restart Spooler, I get time out and Error 1053. Very frustrated now - no real answers coming through that I can understand, (Base Level Novice who wants to learn!). Please help

  • Anonymous
    May 16, 2010
    i did anything but print spooler didn't work. it's fail with msg: "error 2: system cannot find the file specified" i run sfc / scannow many times, but print spooler didn't work what's happen ?

  • Anonymous
    May 25, 2010
    I hope you fix it

  • Anonymous
    May 27, 2010
    I WANT TO INSTALL MY NEW DOCU PRINTER 240a AND IS TELLING ME TO REBOOT

  • Anonymous
    May 27, 2010
    I WANT TO INSTALL MY NEW DOCU PRINTER 240a AND IS TELLING ME TO REBOOT

  • Anonymous
    June 04, 2010
    printer spooler service won't run. What do I do?

  • Anonymous
    July 30, 2010
    add command after install service Sc config spooler depend= RPCSS Sc config spooler group= SpoolerGroup

  • Anonymous
    September 07, 2010
    no printer spooler not start i dont no now

  • Anonymous
    September 24, 2010
    Greetings everyone! My problem is, that the Print Spooler sometimes stopped without any reasons or any error messages. After that I can start it manually always. My question is that the Fix It resolve the problem of stopping or restart the spooler only. Thanks

  • Anonymous
    October 12, 2010
    I try to set the print spooler to start, but goes back to stop, delete all printer Xp system

  • Anonymous
    October 14, 2010
    "0x74c261a1"指令的"0x00000014"記憶體.該記憶體不能為"read".

  • Anonymous
    November 24, 2010
    muito obrigado, esse programa é maravilhoso, o spooler voltou a funcionar, a impressora apareceu automaticamento e tudo esta as maravilhas, é como se nada tivesse acontecido.. estou muito sastifeito......

  • Anonymous
    November 24, 2010
    muito obrigado, esse programa é maravilhoso, o spooler voltou a funcionar, a impressora apareceu automaticamento e tudo esta as maravilhas, é como se nada tivesse acontecido.. estou muito sastifeito......

  • Anonymous
    December 20, 2010
    מופיעה לי הודעת שגיאה: מנגנון ההדפסה ברקע אינו פועל

  • Anonymous
    January 10, 2011
    Fix it didn't fix my problem. it failed. Printspooler is not listed when I check for services. Any insights?

  • Anonymous
    January 16, 2011
    Microsoft.com/fixit failed to install after Error message 50407

  • Anonymous
    January 26, 2011
    não consegui executar ficou horas tentado

  • Anonymous
    January 27, 2011
    bom dia estou com problema na impressora ,  diz que não reconhece porta , mas o scaner funciona normalmente , tambem não consigio imprimir em outra impressora da rede , acha a impressora mas não imprime nada

  • Anonymous
    February 20, 2011
    Ok excelent  thank you by service fixit

  • Anonymous
    April 26, 2011
    service(spooler)failed to start. Verify that you have suficient privileges to start system services. Yes i have.????

  • Anonymous
    May 18, 2011
    space after the equals sign. Use this, without the quotes. "sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32spoolsv.exe start= auto" This has worked amazingly

  • Anonymous
    May 21, 2011
    I can't to get my printer to work and I don't what the slooper is or how to turn it on. But that what I need to do.

  • Anonymous
    May 24, 2011
    this fixing doesn't work so please don't tell us it is very good

  • Anonymous
    May 26, 2011
    manda  beijos  para  mim  meu  gotosos

  • Anonymous
    August 28, 2011
    My printer spooler is not working, I have a gateway window vista labtop, and a brother mfc-j410w printer, I can not down load information from my computer to printer?

  • Anonymous
    September 12, 2011
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  • Anonymous
    September 13, 2011
    bão de mais so resolvel tudo sosinho rapa brigadão turma

  • Anonymous
    September 25, 2011
    todd what other solutions yours didn't fix it

  • Anonymous
    September 30, 2011
    My printer spooler is not working, I can't remember how to turn it back on? Its windows version, I think, Please help!!

  • Anonymous
    October 24, 2011
    i just tried to print something and there was a error. stating: WINDOWS CANNOT CONNECT TO THE PRINTER. SPOOKER SERVICE IS NOT RUNNING. RE-START SPOOKER OR MACHINE. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

  • Anonymous
    November 21, 2011
    print spooler service is not running... operation error 0x000006ba

  • Anonymous
    November 29, 2011
    hi please fix my problem..... when i tried to install .net3.5 framework in silent mode of installation of it shows the following error

  1. "this application has requested the run time to terminate in an unusual way. pls contact the application's service team for more information." i found that error is due to print spooler which is in "stop" mode but it should be in"start" mode. i have tried following command in command prompt "net stop spooler" "net start spooler" after that i got the following error:- "could not start the print spooler service on local computer" and also "1058 error:the service could not be started either because it is disabled or it has no enabled device associate with it" pls pls help me i am facing lot of problem due to this error....... Note: I am using windows xp sp3..
  • Anonymous
    November 29, 2011
    hi please fix my problem..... when i tried to install .net3.5 framework in silent mode of installation of it shows the following error
  1. "this application has requested the run time to terminate in an unusual way. pls contact the application's service team for more information." i found that error is due to print spooler which is in "stop" mode but it should be in"start" mode. i have tried following command in command prompt "net stop spooler" "net start spooler" after that i got the following error:- "could not start the print spooler service on local computer" and also "1058 error:the service could not be started either because it is disabled or it has no enabled device associate with it" pls pls help me i am facing lot of problem due to this error....... Note: I am using windows xp sp3.. my mail id: karus@live.in

  • Anonymous
    December 04, 2011
    Steve, You "sc create spooler binPath= %systemroot%system32spoolsv.exe start= auto " did the trick!  Thank you very much!

  • Anonymous
    December 19, 2011
    i have a windows xp. tried to use fix it, it failed, tried command prompt, it failed, error came up stating dependency group or group not responding or something to that effect

  • Anonymous
    December 19, 2011
    spooler group on windows xp failed to open

  • Anonymous
    January 16, 2012
    hello, running windows 7 ultra, epson stylus cx4200 printer is not working. checked services. printer spooler not listed. need help!!!

  • Anonymous
    March 28, 2012
    Thakoy very much my problem is the end

  • Anonymous
    April 10, 2012
    Hi guys, Can i set my printer spooler to reset automatically every time it gets an error? So that i don't have to do the same method all the time. If is posseble please tell me. thanks in advantage.

  • Anonymous
    August 16, 2012
    не работает принтер MF 3010 на windows-7 64 бит и на хр 32 бит, где найти драйвера?

  • Anonymous
    January 25, 2013
    How do I restart print spooler? Thanks.

  • Anonymous
    May 24, 2013
    Will these fixes work in windows 7??

  • Anonymous
    July 22, 2013
    didn't fix printer spool which willn't run!

  • Anonymous
    September 13, 2013
    The comment has been removed

  • Anonymous
    December 03, 2013
    On the start of operation of printing, appears message : "Nie można ukończyć operacji. Usługa buforowania wydruku nie jest uruchomiona." ("Unable to complete the operation. Spooler service is not running.") This problem is actuated on page:support.microsoft.com/.../pl   but I can't do anuthing with it!

  • Anonymous
    May 22, 2014
    it good. no comment