Windows XP Pro Printing Problem
Each time i try to print i receive the following error:
Spooler SubSystem App has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
As a result the print spooler services stops. When i try to re-start the service it does start but shortly after starting it stops.
My computer is running Windows XP Professional w/ SP 3
Spooler SubSystem App has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
As a result the print spooler services stops. When i try to re-start the service it does start but shortly after starting it stops.
My computer is running Windows XP Professional w/ SP 3
Randy Downs
all printers do the same?
Have you tried re-installing the printer \ print driver?
Also here are some steps to clear the print queue which may help.
Open a Run window (Windows Logo key+R), type cmd and press Enter. Now type these commands, which are in capitals for clarity:
NET STOP SPOOLER and press Enter
DEL %SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\SPOO
NET START SPOOLER and press Enter
EXIT and press Enter
source http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-system/spooler-subsystem-app-has-encountered-a-problem/c0759048-a638-4daa-b562-9caf77d3c969
Also here are some steps to clear the print queue which may help.
Open a Run window (Windows Logo key+R), type cmd and press Enter. Now type these commands, which are in capitals for clarity:
NET STOP SPOOLER and press Enter
DEL %SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\SPOO
NET START SPOOLER and press Enter
EXIT and press Enter
source http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-system/spooler-subsystem-app-has-encountered-a-problem/c0759048-a638-4daa-b562-9caf77d3c969
ASKER
i am having problem with all printers.
How long have you had this issue? If it's a recent issue, you could try to use a windows restore point.
Open System Restore by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking System Tools, and then clicking System Restore.¿ Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Open System Restore by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking System Tools, and then clicking System Restore.¿ Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
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Also, it would be worth running a scan with MalwareBytes to be 100% sure the system is free of any infections. Seen several instances in the past few weeks where it was malware resident causing the issue.....
http://www.malwarebytes.org
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I have already facing these kind of issue. this is virus infection. do the following steps:
1. need to Full scan your computer with Microsoft Security Essential Free AntiVirus.
2. uninstall all printer driver or delete contents of the folder "PRINTERS"
(C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SPOOL
3. restart the print spoolar service.
4. reinstall the printer driver with overwrite the current Driver (if ask)
5. Install Windows XP SP3 & other update (If not there)
1. need to Full scan your computer with Microsoft Security Essential Free AntiVirus.
2. uninstall all printer driver or delete contents of the folder "PRINTERS"
(C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SPOOL
3. restart the print spoolar service.
4. reinstall the printer driver with overwrite the current Driver (if ask)
5. Install Windows XP SP3 & other update (If not there)