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PRINTING PROBLEM - URGENT
For some reason I can no longer connect to my printer - or reinstall it. I have been getting a variety of messages which in summary tell me that
The print spooler service is not running. Can anyone help me?
Dell technical department can't help me - can anyone out there????
SR45
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August 15th, 2005 10:00
RoHe
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August 15th, 2005 16:00
Type in: services.msc
Click OK
When the list appears, make sure Print Spooler is set to 'automatic'. If it is, then exit without changing anything.
If it's set to automatic, then try a system file check to repair missing/corrupt system files:
Click start>run
Type in: sfc /scannow
(space between sfc and /)
Click OK
sfc will scan and replace damaged system files. It may ask for your XP installation CD.
Ron
Message Edited by RoHe on 08-15-2005 10:07 AM
shawn89556
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November 6th, 2011 10:00
I tried taking these steps, but when I try to add a printer I get the response- The printer spooler is not running, and when I try to restart it in services, I get the error message Error 3: System can't find the specified file. Any suggestions?