WindowsME Spool Error: Causes and Solutions

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The discussion centers around a spool error message encountered in Windows ME, which leads to application failures and system hangs. A common cause identified is a compatibility issue with antivirus programs, particularly those that operate as TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) applications, which conflict with the Windows spooler. To resolve the issue, users are advised to adjust printer properties by changing the spool settings to print after the last page has spooled. Additionally, there are suggestions to upgrade to Windows 2000 or XP for better stability, as Windows ME is considered outdated and problematic. Concerns about faulty RAM are also mentioned as a possible cause of frequent application and OS failures.
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When i booted into my windowsME, it often had a spool error message, after that your applications tended to fail and windows hanged!

what happened? how to resolve it ?:frown:
 
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one common issue related to that is a compatibility issue with your Anti virus program. This causes a conflict with your windows spooler.

Go into your printer properties, then spool settings, then select option to print after last page has spooled. See if that works.
Windows ME blows. Upgrade to win2k or go back to 98.

And try what I'm suggesting, I'm a tech.
 
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If there is a lot of application/OS failures, it could be the RAM in your machine is faulty?.

btw: You should really be using win2000 or XP by now
 
I have some old RPG games can only run in windowsME.
 
My antivirus is the free AVG anti-virus
 
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My antivirus is the free AVG anti-virus


The spooler error is is a windows 98/ME error, not AV. It's caused by any AV program being TSR and conflicting with the spooler. I'm not certain that this is your problem, but trying the fix can't hurt.
 
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