Start Print Spooler Service (Windows XP / 2000 / Windows Vista / Windows 7)

Accessing Services

To resolve the error shown below , right-click Print Spooler service and then select Start.

Click for instructions to access 'Services'

Error Text : 'No printers are installed. To install a printer, point to Settings on the Windows Start menu, click Printers, and then double-click Add Printer. Follow the instructions in the wizard.'




ex. Windows XP Computer Management

1. Open Computer Management.
   
   
2. On the right-hand side pane of Computer Management window, scroll down to locate 'Print Spooler'.
   
   
3. Right-click on 'Print Spooler' and select 'Start'.
   
   
   
   
4. Close the Computer Management window and attempt to print again.
   
   Note: If the Spool service will not start, or if the Spool service will not remain running while attempting to install, please consult your computer manufacturer or security / firewall software manufacturer for troubleshooting.
   
   
   Note: If anything other than Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is listed in the This Service depends on the following system components section, you may need to contact the hardware / software vendor for assistance in either disabling or removing the component. See example below.
   
   
   
   
   

Accessing Services and Applications

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista and Windows 7

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Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Click the Start button .
   
2. Click your right mouse button on Computer.
3. Select Manage from the menu that appears.
   

4. Click the plus (+) next to Services and Applications.

5. Select Services.

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Windows 2000

1. Right-click on My Computer.
   
2. Select Manage.
   
3. Click the plus (+) next to Services and Applications.
   
4. Select Services.

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