Printer spooler won't start at startup - Windows 8.1

Anonymous
2013-10-30T06:00:37+00:00

Hi,

Problem started with trying to add a home network printer. I get the error message "Windows can't open Add Printer. There are no more endpoints available from the endpoint mapper."

Each time I boot the PC I have to go to Services and start the Printer Spooler, and then I can add printers, and print, but after a reboot I have to repeat this action again.

The Printer Spooler is set to automatic, but like I say it won't start automatically.

I also checked out the c:\windows\system32\spool\printers folder but it was empty. (deleting all files in this folder has been offered as a solution)

Has anyone worked this one out yet? There seems to be a few people suffering the same issue.

Thanks

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Anonymous
2013-11-26T18:24:31+00:00

SOLUTION!!!  This worked for me and I have tested it over and over again.

"As suspected by many, the problem is Kaspersky related.

I found a solution: download kavremvr.exe (Kaspersky Lab Products Remover), run the program, select "<Remove all known products>" and then click on "Remove".

Restart the computer, wait, do not panic, the first reboot is slow.

On the first reboot, still the spooler will not restart automatically.

Again, restart the computer, everything should be ok now."

I originally had Kaspersky antivirus installed from the manufacturer which I removed thru add / remove programs back when I had windows 8.  I guess not everything was removed when I originally uninstalled it.  You must do the 2nd restart as described above for it to work.  I found this solution on another thread while searching different keywords trying to get answers.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-06-26T12:40:32+00:00

    Hello Sam,

    Thank you again for the reply.

    Yes, we need to delete registry keys from "Print Processors" folder.

    Please keep us updated on the status of the issue.

    Thank you

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-06-26T12:33:02+00:00

    Thanks Ratandeep,

    Would the keys that I am to remove from the register be the folders that are in the folder "Print Processors"

    • Samsung Network etc
    • ssm1MPC and
    • Winprint

    (I have exported my register!)

    Cheers, Sam (I'll be back tomorrow. It getting late here in Australia)

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-06-26T11:42:01+00:00

    Hello Sam,

    Thank you for your reply.

    Did you try using steps provided in method 2 given in the previous post?

    I would suggest you to also try them and please reply with results so that we can assist you further.

    Thank you

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-06-26T11:25:41+00:00

    Indeed the Remote Procedure Call Locator was on manual.

    Changed it to automatic.

    Shut the computer down, Started it again. The RPC was running beautifully but the Print Spooler still -although on automatic- not running.

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