What is ‘Local Print Spooler service is not running’ in Windows 10?
If you are facing ‘Local Print Spooler service is not running’ error in Windows 10 computer while trying to install a printer or trying to print a document, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the error. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Print Spooler’ service: Print Spooler is essential Windows service which helps to give command o printer for the printing. This Windows service is designed to manage all print queues. You should make sure this Windows Service is enabled and running properly in your Windows computer if you want to use your printer for printing in computer without any issue.
However, several users reported that they faced ‘Local Print Spooler service is not running’ error in their Windows 10 computer while they tried to print a document or tried to install printer. This error indicates that ‘Print Spooler’ service – legitimate Windows service is not running in your computer. As mentioned, Print Spooler service manages multiple print requests and sends them to printer one-by-one for printing. This service keeps all pending documents in queue, and then sends them to printer one-bu-one when first document is printed. Let’s take a look at error message.
“Windows cannot connect to the printer, The Local Print Spooler service is not running”
In Windows computer, Print Spooler service works with two main files including spools.dll and spoolsv.exe file. However, Printer Spooler service works depending on its dependencies services as well including Dcom and RPC services. In sort, both these services must run in your computer along with Print Spooler service without any issue. If these dependencies services are not running, then Print Spooler service will also be stopped running automatically. Make sure all these dependencies services and Print Spooler services are running. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Local Print Spooler service is not running in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix Windows Issues with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, EXE errors, DLL errors, problems with programs, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 2: Check if Print Spooler service in running or not
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘services.msc’ in the opened ‘Run’ dialog box and hit ‘OK’ to open ‘Services’ window.
Step 2: In ‘Services’ window, find and double-click on ‘Print Spooler’ service to open its ‘Properties’
Step 3: In ‘Properties’ window, check if ‘Service Status’ shows ‘Running’. If not or showing ‘Stopped’, then select ‘Automatic’ from ‘Startup Type’ dropdown and click ‘Apply’
Step 4: Now, click on ‘Start’ button under ‘Service Status’ section and then hit ‘Apply’ and ‘Ok’ button to save the changes
Step 5: If Print Spooler service is already running, then right-click on ‘Print Spooler’ service in ‘Services’ window, and select ‘Restart’ option to restart the service
Step 6: Once done, try installing a printer or try printing a document, and check if it works without any issue.
Method 3: Check if Print Spooler dependencies services are running
Step 1: Open ‘Services’ window using above method
Step 2: Find and double-click on ‘Print Spooler’ service to open its ‘Properties’
Step 3: In ‘Properties’ window, click on ‘Dependencies’ tab, and expand ‘RPC (Remote Procedure Call (RPC)’ option. Note that dependencies services appeared inside ‘RPC’ section including DCOM Server process Launcher, and RPC Endpoint Mapper, and close the window
Step 4: Now, find these services you noted down one-by-one, right-click on it and select ‘Properties’. Now repeat ‘Step 3 – 5’ for these services and enable the services if not enabled
Step 5: Once done, restart your computer and check if you can install a printer or print a document on computer with printer attached, without any issue.
Method 4: Run ‘Printer’ troubleshooter
Windows 10 built-in ‘Printer’ troubleshooter can resolve this issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Windows 10, press ‘Windows + I’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Settings’ App
Step 2: In ‘Settings’ App, go to ‘Update & Security > Troubleshoot’, find and select ‘Printer’ troubleshooter, and click on ‘Run the troubleshooter’. Follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting
Step 3: Once finished, please check if the error is resolved.
Method 5: Download or reinstall Printer Drivers update in Windows 10 [Automatically]
Sometimes, this error can also be occurred due to outdated or corrupted printer drivers in computer. Updating printer driver can resolve the issue. You can download or reinstall the latest printer drivers update in computer with ‘Automatic Driver Update Tool’. This software offers you to find and download latest updates for all Windows drivers and then install them computer. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Local Print Spooler service is not running in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
