Print spooler service failed to start

Print spooler service failed to start

Solution

Method 1

Verify that that the Print Spooler service, and all the services that it depends on, are correctly installed and running.

• Open the Services Management Console (click Start, Run and enter services.msc).
• Double-click the Print Spooler service to open its Properties window.
• On the General tab, check that Startup type is Automatic.
• Select the Dependencies tab.
• Note all of the dependent services listed, then close the Print Spooler Properties window.
• Repeat the above steps for the dependent services noted.

If any of the dependent services are missing or cannot be started, try uninstalling all installed printer drivers and then reinstalling them.

If this method cannot be completed or does not resolve the problem, try Method 2.

Method 2

Remove all Print Spooler service dependencies other than the Remote Procedure Call service.

• Click Start, Run and enter sc config spooler depend= RPCSS (there must be a space after "=" but not before it.)