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In CONTROL PANEL>ADMINISTRATIVE>SERVICES it is not possible to start the Print Spooler (as suggested by other help files). Error 1068 is mentioned. __
In CONTROL PANEL>ADMINISTRATIVE>SERVICES it is not possible to start the Print Spooler (as suggested by other help files). Error 1068 is mentioned. __
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- Hi,
Usually a two part problem A. the spooler is stopped and/or corrupted B. the service and possibly some of its
dependencies is not starting.
Check the Mr Fixits here and if you have to use the other methods go back and try them again afterwards.
Printing problems and printing errors
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/printing_problems
Troubleshoot printer problems - a Mr Fixit
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-a036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx
Logon as Admin
Start - type in Search box -> COMMAND - find at top of list and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN
you can copy and paste each line in except the ones in brackets and hit enter after each.
net stop Spooler
(will echo Deleting all print jobs) <-- you should see this returned
ping localhost -n 4 > nul
del /q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*
net start Spooler
(will echo Done!) <-- you should see this returned
ping localhost -n 4 > nul
Another way
http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-cancel-a-print-job-that-hangs-under-windows-vista-and-xp/
Check the print cue - DELETE/STOP all jobs - then Right Click on printer - DELETE Printer
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/bb6f81d9-4092-4ac8-9716-2bd008f513e11033.mspx
If using Control Panel - Classic - Printers
Try after unplugging your printer if needed.
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Check this thread - stop and clear the spooler
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistaperformance/thread/a15779d6-ac0d-42fd-9ac2-a1da241ea19f/
and here
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40f7-90b2-8093c6777493
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PrintSpooler - Default Dependency Groups
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/Services/Print_Spooler.htm
Check Default Services - set all back to the defaults.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
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You need to do this to clear general corruption and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
Start - type this in Search Box -> COMMAND find at top and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the prompt - sfc /scannow
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228
Try running checkdisk - schedule it to run at next start and then Apply OK your way out then restart.
How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-chkdsk.html
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You may need to remove and reinstall printer so I would look for updated drivers - Check with printer
maker's site for updated drivers.
Add or remove a printer
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/4097d784-4b1e-423d-b6be-737f81f7b1dc1033.mspx
Hope this helps.
Rob - Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.- Marked As Answer byChris.H - Support EngineerMSFT, ModeratorFriday, November 13, 2009 3:56 PM
- Proposed As Answer bySpiritX Saturday, November 07, 2009 3:58 PM
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- Merged byChris.H - Support EngineerMSFT, ModeratorFriday, November 13, 2009 3:56 PMDuplicate
- Hi,
Usually a two part problem A. the spooler is stopped and/or corrupted B. the service and possibly some of its
dependencies is not starting.
Check the Mr Fixits here and if you have to use the other methods go back and try them again afterwards.
Printing problems and printing errors
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/printing_problems
Troubleshoot printer problems - a Mr Fixit
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/8c11977e-8244-408f-a036-7978a618d7a21033.mspx
Logon as Admin
Start - type in Search box -> COMMAND - find at top of list and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN
you can copy and paste each line in except the ones in brackets and hit enter after each.
net stop Spooler
(will echo Deleting all print jobs) <-- you should see this returned
ping localhost -n 4 > nul
del /q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.*
net start Spooler
(will echo Done!) <-- you should see this returned
ping localhost -n 4 > nul
Another way
http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-cancel-a-print-job-that-hangs-under-windows-vista-and-xp/
Check the print cue - DELETE/STOP all jobs - then Right Click on printer - DELETE Printer
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/bb6f81d9-4092-4ac8-9716-2bd008f513e11033.mspx
If using Control Panel - Classic - Printers
Try after unplugging your printer if needed.
------------------------------------------------------------
Check this thread - stop and clear the spooler
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistaperformance/thread/a15779d6-ac0d-42fd-9ac2-a1da241ea19f/
and here
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistahardware/thread/58b54fa9-cf6f-40f7-90b2-8093c6777493
---------------------------------------------------------
PrintSpooler - Default Dependency Groups
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/Services/Print_Spooler.htm
Check Default Services - set all back to the defaults.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
---------------------------------------------------------
You need to do this to clear general corruption and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
Start - type this in Search Box -> COMMAND find at top and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the prompt - sfc /scannow
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228
Try running checkdisk - schedule it to run at next start and then Apply OK your way out then restart.
How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-chkdsk.html
-----------------------------------------------------
You may need to remove and reinstall printer so I would look for updated drivers - Check with printer
maker's site for updated drivers.
Add or remove a printer
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/4097d784-4b1e-423d-b6be-737f81f7b1dc1033.mspx
Hope this helps.
Rob - Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.- Marked As Answer byChris.H - Support EngineerMSFT, ModeratorFriday, November 13, 2009 3:56 PM
- Proposed As Answer bySpiritX Saturday, November 07, 2009 3:58 PM
- answered in other thread
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistahardware/thread/6e883025-babc-4744-9575-f658e8cc0208
Rob - Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.- Proposed As Answer bySpiritX Saturday, November 07, 2009 3:58 PM
