Print Spooler - Windows XP Service
Loads files to memory for later printing.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Professional | 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 |
Default Behavior
The Print Spooler service can interact with the desktop, receiving input from users. If the Print Spooler fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Spooler service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Print Spooler will not start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Print Spooler
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestorePrintSpoolerWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. 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 XP installation media.