Print spooler issues.....

stealincars · 05-09-2006, 02:40 PM

I an running Windows XP on a Dell Computer. I have an HP Office Jet v40 fax, scanner, printer, copier. All of a sudden a few weeks ago its 'gone' !!!! It's not in control panel/printers and faxes. And I cannot get it to re-install with the CD. I am getting a message about the print spooler? I went into admin tools and services and tried to 'start' it. Well, I keep getting an error! "Could not start the print spooler srevice on Local Computer. Error 5: Access is denied". Whats going on? Can someone please HELP????

05-10-2006, 11:02 AM

You can try flushing the contests of the folder: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS

If it doesnt help do a repair installation of your OS. this would be a great guide to you. Print it out and follow the instructions.

stealincars · 05-15-2006, 05:42 PM

There is nothing in that folder.

05-09-2006, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
stealincars Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 64 OS: xp	Print spooler issues..... I an running Windows XP on a Dell Computer. I have an HP Office Jet v40 fax, scanner, printer, copier. All of a sudden a few weeks ago its 'gone' !!!! It's not in control panel/printers and faxes. And I cannot get it to re-install with the CD. I am getting a message about the print spooler? I went into admin tools and services and tried to 'start' it. Well, I keep getting an error! "Could not start the print spooler srevice on Local Computer. Error 5: Access is denied". Whats going on? Can someone please HELP???? Last edited by stealincars; 05-09-2006 at 02:42 PM.

05-10-2006, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
PurpleSky Guest Posts: n/a OS:	You can try flushing the contests of the folder: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS If it doesnt help do a repair installation of your OS. this would be a great guide to you. Print it out and follow the instructions. Last edited by PurpleSky; 05-10-2006 at 11:10 AM.

05-15-2006, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
stealincars Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 64 OS: xp	There is nothing in that folder.