Windows XP : What is print spooler service?

**alicefred** · 06-02-2010, 07:19 AM

I have a desktop computer running Windows XP SP2. Recently purchased a new HP printer from Newegg through (deleted by mod) online deal. Whenever I try Add Printer Wizard to add a printer, I get an error message which says "Operation could not be completed. The print spooler service is not running". I don't know much about computers, so I need your help me to fix this problem.

Thanks..

**arthurbr** · 06-02-2010, 07:46 AM

Hi and welcome to the board

You can Google around to find your answer without difficulty. I deleted your link to the commercial site
Good luck

**Jack in the UK** · 06-23-2011, 12:06 PM

You need this service as it is call to be running (Automatic setting) something out / gone wrong

Start
Run --- type services.msc /s

Scan down to Print Spooler
Right click
Click on Start

**warnerbob18** · 02-21-2012, 08:57 AM

you need to make it automatic and remote procedure call also needed.for better Computer support with printer you just need to follow these steps to make your settings automatic:
Admin tools>services>print spooler right click on it and
select properties set to automatic.