Print spooler message

Jomo

Hi,

I've tried researching this problem and it has been discussed on here but nothing has solved my problem. Everytime I try to add a printer it comes up with the message 'A print spooler service is not running' etc.

I have done everything that has been advised on most of the forums I have searched and still nothing.

So now I am thinking that I might have to reload all my system software again to fix it. So the question is, has anyone got any advice on making this an easier job as I don't want to have to redownload ALL my bits of software again, such as iTunes and similar?

I have backed up all my documents onto an external harddrive.

Thanks inadvance!!

Jomo

Oh, btw...I have a Dell notebook!

marsden_pete

have you checked that it is set to start automaticlly?

if not got to control pannel and administrative tools and services and scroll down to print spooler and set it to automatic

gaming_guy

have you tried starting the print spooler service?

press the windows key + r > type services.msc in the Run dialogue box and press enter > look down the list for print spooler > right click print spooler > properties > for startup type, make sure it is set to automatic > click the start button (underneath startup type) > apply > ok.

Jomo

marsden_pete wrote: »

have you checked that it is set to start automaticlly?

if not got to control pannel and administrative tools and services and scroll down to print spooler and set it to automatic

Hi,

Yes I have done that and I get the same message.

I asked a Dell engineer if he could give me a tip (as he was round to fix some hardware) and he suggested reloading the system software.

Thanks for the tip!

Jomo

gaming_guy wrote: »

have you tried starting the print spooler service?

press the windows key + r > type services.msc in the Run dialogue box and press enter > look down the list for print spooler > right click print spooler > properties > for startup type, make sure it is set to automatic > click the start button (underneath startup type) > apply > ok.

I haven't no, so I will try that later on, thanks.

Jomo

No it seems that isn't working.

Is there an easy way to back up everything on your pc before you reload xp software?

Things like iTunes and protections software...