Windows 11 Fix Print Spooler Service Keeps Stopping Windows 11
0Printing documents has become an essential part of our daily routine, even in this digital era. However, printers can encounter several errors with regular usage. One of the most common issues that Windows 11/10 users face is the Print Spooler Service keeps stopping automatically.
The Print Spooler Service is responsible for managing printing jobs from the computer to the printer machine or other devices within a network. If the Print Spooler Service keeps stopping, you won't be able to print any documents from your computer. It can be particularly frustrating when the Print Spooler Service stops working after a Windows update.
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Thankfully, there are a few solutions you can try to fix this problem. One possible cause of the issue is too many, pending, or corrupt files in the Print Spooler folder. Deleting these files can clear pending print jobs or resolve the problem caused by corrupt files.
This tutorial will apply to computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.
To fix the Print Spooler service issue, follow these steps:
Step 1: Stop the Print Spooler service
The first step is to stop the Print Spooler service. Here's how:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type "services.msc" and press Enter.
In the Services window, scroll down and find the Print Spooler service.
Right-click on the Print Spooler service and select Start.