i found this somewhere else and this fixed my issue
I had the same issue and I created a batch file that I run as administrator:
CMD /K SC CONFIG SPOOLER DEPEND= RPCSS
Printer spooler windows 8 Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.
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Just upgraded to Win 8 ENT x64 from Win 7 ENT x64.
I thought, maybe I need to restart the service. Go into Services, look up print spooler and select restart.
But I get an error:
"Windows Could not start the Print Spooler Service on local computer"
Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.
Okay, so I go into properties and see what the dependencies are"
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RPC is running, however, FAX isnt.
Go to Fax and start that. I get the 1068 error
Look into the dependencies there.
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Im lost at the moment.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have run sfc/scannow and found no issues.
Please advise.
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2014-03-19T22:00:23+00:00 My Epson WP 4530 will not print since I upgraded windows. I used both of the methods above to no avail. I am still getting error 1068. no printer service spooling no matter what I do. I also downloaded drivers etc. to ensure compatibility of printer with windows. Nothing is fixing the problem. Help!
Michael
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Anonymous
2013-12-02T22:53:07+00:00 I updated from Windows 8 to 8.1 and my old printer would not print... so I got an amazing deal on a new wireless printer (I really just wanted an excuse to get a new printer! LOL) but the "printer spooler" thing kept coming up for the new printer and I couldn't setup my new printer or use the updated drivers on Canons website. BUT, Method 1 totally fixed it! I didnt even need to do all the steps, just needed to "Start" it! THANX!
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Anonymous
2013-12-02T02:36:06+00:00 this and this ALONE solved my issue. thanks much timoconnell!!
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2013-11-20T19:44:34+00:00 Thanks, it has been a long morning looking for a solution, but success is sweet!