How to activate the print spooler?

**roumieh2000** · 02-10-2009

I am running windows xp on my computer, the problem is when i try to install hp printer on my system it says print spooler not running some it shows Spooler subsystem app has encountered a problem and needs to close. What has happened and what is the solution?Can anyone help!!!

**Calvin K** · 02-10-2009

This issue may occur if a third-party printer driver or a third-party service that is installed prevents you from adding printers, or if the third-party printer driver or the third-party service affects the functionality of a newly installed printer. Check this Microsoft guide : spooler error messages in Windows XP

**Lillebror** · 02-10-2009

Click Start then go to run and type services.msc, scroll down the list of services until you find the print spooler services, right-click on it and set it to automatic, reboot your PC and you can begin the installation.

**Wynn** · 02-10-2009

Right-click on the "Computer" select manage option from menu and in Computer Management" select Services > then select Print Spooler and open it > Set the "Startup type" to "Automatic" and the "Service status" to "Start." >Click on "Apply" and "OK" to activate the spooler.