Solved Windows 8.1 printer spool

trevheik10

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I have just upgraded 8 to 8.1. My printer will not work because "the printer spool is turned off" according to the message window.
Please, can someone tell me where the spool is and how do I turn it on?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8-32 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Built up
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x 2 6000
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    4 gb RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeFORCE 8400 GS
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
I have just upgraded 8 to 8.1. My printer will not work because "the printer spool is turned off" according to the message window.
Please, can someone tell me where the spool is and how do I turn it on?

Check services.msc, right click on Print Spooler and choose Properties:

View attachment 42822
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
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