I have to restart my print spooler each time I print

Anonymous
2011-11-14T22:04:02+00:00

Original Title: Printer Spooler

I've got a problem with my printer spooler. I can restart it but it always shuts off when I go to print something.  I went to programs/features and clicked turn features on/off and under printer documentation services the LPD and LPR, and fax/scan are selected. Internet client is not checked.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-11-14T23:06:23+00:00

    How do I get into the directory to check this?  I believe I have to get into DOS.

    Thanks for responding.

    JE

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-11-14T22:56:37+00:00

    Hi,

    try to look at this directory:

    C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS

    If it is not empty - delete all the files in this directory and restart the printer spooler service.

    LC

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