How do I fix a spooler problem?
To clear and reset the print spooler, follow these steps: In the search box on the taskbar, type services, and then select Services in the list of results. Select the Standards tab, and then double-click Print Spooler in the list of services. Select Stop, and then select OK.
Why does Print Spooler keep stopping Windows 7?
If your pending print jobs are not few, they can cause your print spooler to stop. Deleting your print spooler files to clear pending print jobs sometimes resolve the problem.
How do I restart a print spooler service?
How To Restart the Print Spooler Service on a Windows OS
- Open the Start Menu.
- Type services.
- Scroll down and select the Print Spooler Service.
- Right click on the Print Spooler service and select Stop.
- Wait for 30 seconds for the service to stop.
- Right click on the Print Spooler service and select Start.
What is Spooler service error?
The print spooler helps your Windows computer interact with the printer, and orders the print jobs in your queue. If you see any error message about the print spooler, this tool has been corrupted or is failing to interact correctly with other software.
What causes Print Spooler to stop?
Sometimes Print Spooler service can keep stopping because of Print Spooler files – too many, pending, or corrupt files. Deleting your print spooler files can clear pending print jobs, or the too many files or solve the corrupt files to resolve the problem.
How do I restart my spooler or restart?
What causes Print Spooler service to stop?
What is Printfilterpipelinesvc exe?
EXE files such as printfilterpipelinesvc.exe are categorized as Win64 EXE (Dynamic link library) files. As a Print Filter Pipeline Host file, it was created for use in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.