How can I restart the Print Spooler service on my XP Home system?

  • Thread starter Thread starter DaveC426913
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on restarting the Print Spooler service on Windows XP Home, which was disabled via msconfig. Users can access the service by navigating to Start > Run and entering 'services.msc'. The Print Spooler service can be found by searching for it in the list, where users should set its startup type to "Automatic" and ensure it is started. A common error encountered is "Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start," which indicates issues with related services.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Windows XP operating system
  • Basic understanding of services management in Windows
  • Knowledge of using the Run dialog for executing commands
  • Experience with troubleshooting service dependencies
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to manage Windows services using the command line
  • Learn about service dependencies in Windows XP
  • Explore troubleshooting techniques for common Windows service errors
  • Investigate alternative methods for managing printer settings in Windows XP
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for Windows XP users, IT support professionals, and anyone troubleshooting printing issues related to service management.

DaveC426913
Gold Member
Messages
24,126
Reaction score
8,249
Quite some time ago, I stupidly disabled some services via msconfig on my XP Home system. One of them was the print spooler. I haven't been able to print or reinstall my printer drivers since. I've tried poking around in msconfig but can't find it again.

Can someone help me restart it?
 
Computer science news on Phys.org
Go to Start > Run. Type 'services.msc' and when the list is presented, click on the list of items, type the letter p to jump to the services starting with P. "Print Spooler" should be one of them. Double click it. Set the startup type to "Automatic" and make sure it's started.
 
"Could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer. Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start."

Nevermind. Found the dependency list.


THANKS Z!
 
Last edited:

Thread 'Looking for a reliable inkjet All-In-One printer for photos and docs'

I am having a hell of a time finding a good all-in-one inkjet printer. I must have gone through 5 Canon, 2 HP, one Brother, one Epson and two 4 X 6 photo printers in the last 7 yrs. all have all sort of problems. I don't even know where to start anymore. my price range is $180-$400, not exactly the cheapest ones. Mainly it's for my wife which is not exactly good in tech. most of the problem is the printers kept changing the way it operate. Must be from auto update. I cannot turn off the...
View full post »

Similar threads

Troubleshooting Printer Issue on HP s3120 with Vista Home Premium
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
9K
Windows XP: If I have the disc?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
7K
How can I get the RUN button in Visual Studio Code to turn GREEN again?
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
10K
Why Can't I Download Anything After Restoring Windows XP?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Intermittent Home Network DNS Issues (I think)
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
How can I fix my printer connectivity issue with 2 networks on my laptop?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Help w/ home networking printer
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
How can I print from a DOS program in Windows XP?
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
6K
How can I recover my .tex file after a computer crash?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
10K
Printer Oddly Behaving? How to Fix Win XP SP2 Issue
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K