How To Enable or Disable Print Spooler Service on Windows 10

The Print Spooler in Windows holds printing jobs in memory until you or the printer is ready. You may find situations where you need to start and stop the print spooler temporarily. If you're having problems, you might consider resetting and clearing the print spooler.

The Print Spooler is software built into the Windows operating system that temporarily stores print jobs in the computer’s memory until the printer is ready to print them. This service spools print jobs and handles interactions with the printer. If you turn off this service, you won’t be able to print or see your printers.

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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.