HOWTO: Start Print Spooler Service

Method 1: Using Services App

1. Press Windows key + R to open Run dialog
2. Type “services.msc” and press Enter
3. Scroll down to find “Print Spooler”
4. Right-click on “Print Spooler” and select “Start”
5. To ensure it stays running, double-click it and set “Startup type” to “Automatic”
6. Click “Apply” and “OK”

Method 2: Using Command Prompt (Admin)

1. Right-click Start button or press Windows key + X
2. Select “Windows Terminal (Admin)”
3. Type the following command and press Enter: net start spooler

Method 3: Using PowerShell (Admin)

1. Right-click Start button or press Windows key + X
2. Select “Windows Terminal (Admin)”
3. Type the following command and press Enter: Start-Service -Name Spooler

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If the service won’t start, try restarting your computer
• Check if there are any pending Windows updates
• Ensure your user account has administrative privileges
• Verify that the Print Spooler service dependencies are running

Need additional help? Contact Rebnetik Enterprise support at (301)244-0133 or submit a ticket through our help desk.