Print spooler re-install

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I deleted some apparently important files while trying to get rid of some
malware. The files were described as being from Lexmark, and I thought I
didn't need them. Apparently these files, there were about six in all if I
remember correctly, controlled the print spooler. Now my printer is gone,
and when I try to add it back I get a message that says something like
"cannot complete task, print spooler is not running". I go to Services and
try to start the spooler and get another error message, which I can't
remember the exact details, only that I'm out of luck. I imagine I will need
to do some kind of repair or reinstall to fix this problem of my creation,
but I thought I'd post here first, for what its worth. Anyone have a
suggestion? Windows XP os, HPDeskjet540, Thanks.
 
Start>Run>type SFC /SCANNOW (space between C and /)
and press OK. Have your WindowsXP installation handy for it
may ask for it. SFC = System File Checker
This action will look for corrupt or missing system files and ask
if you want to replace them. If this does not work, then:

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
 
If you have really deleted the printer spooler service, then you'll need to
do a Repair Installation to get it back.

First thing to try would be a System Restore to when you had the spooler
which may work.


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Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows



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Byte, Thank you so very much. I tried everything to fix my problem with my
print spooler not being available...not being able to add a printer. And
finally the SFC /SCANNOW command was the command that finally did the trick.
Many many thanks. --
JohnS
 
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