Print Spooler

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When I try to load print drivers on a new laptop it says it cannot load
because the print spooler is not started. I went into services and double
clicked the print spooler. It is set to automatic but the start and stop
buttons randomly turn on back and forth. Tried manual the same start/stop
issue.
 
Mike said:
When I try to load print drivers on a new laptop it says it cannot load
because the print spooler is not started. I went into services and double
clicked the print spooler. It is set to automatic but the start and stop
buttons randomly turn on back and forth. Tried manual the same start/stop
issue.
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What happen if you open a run command , type in:
NET STOP SPOOLER
Reboot your machine, then on the run command enter this:
NET START SPOOLER
Hit F5 to refresh and see if that will help.
What the make of your printer and does compatible with the OS and the
hardware of your laptop?.
HTH.
nass
 
It is a Brother HL-5050.

nass said:
What happen if you open a run command , type in:
NET STOP SPOOLER
Reboot your machine, then on the run command enter this:
NET START SPOOLER
Hit F5 to refresh and see if that will help.
What the make of your printer and does compatible with the OS and the
hardware of your laptop?.
HTH.
nass
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Tried the net start net stop. No change. If you go to Services and double
click print spooler the Start button will go on then the stop button will go
on. It just bounces back and forth.
 
Thanks nass, I will try that. The last time I installed the print driver it
did not show up in the printers folder. However it did show up in Add/Remove
programs. At one time this printer was shared off another computer but
printing was inconsistent. Funny it would network but not install direct.
 
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