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URGGHH! XP and Printer problem!!

Can someone please tell me how to get my printer back online?
I am running Xp and the error message is ''Printer spooler service has been stopped''
I have tried reinstalling but it comes up with the same error message.
Please help!!!
:mad:

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  • GunJack
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    go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services, scroll down the list to find the Print Spooler service, and start it up again :)
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • cindyhove
    cindyhove Posts: 582 Forumite
    ''Could not start the print spooler service on the local computer.
    Error 1068. The dependency service or group failed to start''

    :mad:
  • GunJack
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    in the same list in Services, make sure Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is started first. While you're there, make sure both are set to Automatic startup, then reboot pc and go back and check both are listed as Started..
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • cindyhove
    cindyhove Posts: 582 Forumite
    mwah! Thank you! :j
    :beer:
  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 12,021
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    do we assume it's okay now, then ?!?!?!?!?! ;)
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
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