Print Spooler - Windows 11 Service
This service spools print jobs and handles interaction with the printer. If you turn off this service, you won't be able to print or see your printers.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8, Vista and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 22H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 23H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 24H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Print Spooler |
| Service name: | Spooler |
| Type: | interact |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\spoolsv.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | SpoolerGroup |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Print Spooler service can interact with the desktop, receiving input from users. If Print Spooler fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Spooler service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Print Spooler is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
If Print Spooler is stopped, the Fax service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type for Print Spooler
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestorePrintSpoolerWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the spoolsv.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.