Question

How do you stop and restart the Windows Print Spooler service?

Answer 1

To stop and restart the Windows Print Spooler service, one can use the Services window or Command Prompt. In the Services window, find the Print Spooler service and stop it, then start it again. Alternatively, use Command Prompt admin to run 'net stop spooler' and 'net start spooler' commands.

Step-by-step explanation:

To stop and restart the Windows Print Spooler service, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window.
3. Scroll down to find the Print Spooler service in the list.
4. Right-click on Print Spooler and select Stop from the context menu to stop the service.
5. Wait a few moments, then right-click again on Print Spooler and select Start to restart the service.

Alternatively, you can use Command Prompt to stop and start the Print Spooler:

1. Press Windows key + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Type net stop spooler and press Enter to stop the service.
3. After it has stopped, type net start spooler and press Enter to restart the service.