Service Print Spooler is an essential element for printing documents on any Windows operating system. It is responsible for managing print jobs sent from the computer to the printer and can become dysfunctional due to errors or corrupted files.
Restarting the Print Spooler service using specific methods can help resolve those issues and get your printer working normally again. This guide will explain how to restart the Print Spooler service on Windows.
How to restart the Print Spooler service using Windows Services
Restarting the Print Spooler service is a quick and easy way to fix common printing problems on Windows. To restart the Print Spooler service using Windows Services, follow these steps:
1. Press Win + R on the keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Enter services.msc into the text box and click OK. This will take you to the window Services where you can see all the services running on your system.
3. Next, scroll down and find the Print Spooler service.
4. When you find the service, right-click on it and select Restart.
If the service is running, first stop it from the context menu and then restart it.
How to restart the Print Spooler service using Command Prompt
You can also open Command Prompt with admin rights and run the command to restart the Print Spooler service. Here's how:
1. Press Win + X on the keyboard, then select Run from the menu list.
2. In the dialog box Runenter cmd and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter on the keyboard.
3. If the UAC prompt appears on the screen, click Yes to grant privileges.
4. Once you are in the Command Prompt window, enter the following command and press Enter. This will stop the Print Spooler service.
net stop spooler5. Next, type the command below and press Enter to restart it.
net start spoolerAnd that's it! Service Print Spooler will now be restarted.
How to restart the Print Spooler service through Task Manager
Alternatively, you can restart Print Spooler using Task Manager. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Press the keys Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. If that doesn't work, right-click Taskbar and choose Task Manager from the context menu.
2. Next, find the tab Services in the left pane of the Task Manager window. Click on it to open the Services list.
3. Scroll down until you find service Spooler. Right click on it and select Restart.
So there you have it, 3 different ways to restart the Print Spooler service on your Windows 11 PC. Whether you choose to use the service window, Command Prompt, or Task Manager, the steps are simple and straightforward.
