Print spooler service is not running (How To Fix)

Are you seeing an error similar to this: "Operation could not be completed. The print spooler service is not running." or maybe "Windows could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer." Is your list of printers gone or you get an error when trying to add a new one? Here are a few solutions that have worked for us!
Solution 1:
PRINT SPOOLER BASICS
1. Start - Run - services.msc
2. Find Print Spooler and make sure it's set to start Automatically and try to Start it.
3. Check the Dependencies tab.
Solution 2:
LEXMARK SERVICE
1. In the Services list (see above), see if you have "LexBce Server."
2. If you do, set it to start Automatically and press Start.
Solution 3:
EDITING THE REGISTRY
1. Start - Run - regedit
2. Located the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Spooler
3. On the right side, double-click on DependOnService. It should have only RPCSS and HTTP. Remove anything else, including LEXBCES.
3. Click OK and then exit the Registry Editor.
4. Restart your computer.
Solution 4:
DEP SETTINGS FOR SPOOLER
1. Start - right-click on Computer and go to Properties.
2. Click on "Advanced" (it's "Advanced System Settings" on the left list of newer computers).
3. Click on the first Settings (under Performance).
4. Click on the Data Execution Prevention tab.
5. Select "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select."
6. Click on the Add button and choose spoolsv.
7. Click Open and then click OK when you get the warning.
8. Click OK and restart your computer.
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[@cwileybutler9698]

I have an old (14 yr old) Windows XP. Had a print spooler error this week. Thought I was sunk. Found your video and looks like I can get a little more life from my sweet baby Dell. Thank you so much. Your video just keeps on helping people. 😊

[@mrsjsawyer]

Fixed it easy first try on our windows 10...clicked to start spooler and that's all it took! Video still helping out 5 years later...Thank you for posting!

[@sharonrandall3076]

You guys are the Best!!!!!! I found print Spooler and there it was BLANK!! I right clicked on it and clicked start. I had so many items to print. Can't thank you enough

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Jane

[@ronmorningstar6231]

All I can say is thank you. Hooked up a new router to wireless printer and nothing!!!
They I spend entire day going from site to site. Finally! Your video solved it in 30 seconds. God Bless you for helping us who struggle!

[@rickc8577]

Thanks guys! Simple and saved me from spending hours trying to figure it out myself...which in my case....would have been forever.

[@frankq9856]

Thanks this worked for my HP printer. Started the spooler, restarted computer and I got my printer back!

[@Charlaaayyy]

You rock dude, windows help is basically worthless, you saved my day. Fixed it right away. Don't understand that when your computer detects the spooler not running, why it doesn't just turn it on or ask if you want to, doesn't make any sense...

[@aniMangal0v3r]

Thank you so much. You have no idea how much time and money is saved by this video!!! forever grateful

[@teresarom2251]

Thanks so much for the help with fixing my printer, I followed your instructions to the letter and they worked. It's good to know there are genuinely helpful people. Keep up the good work. I will be recommending you!

[@MayerS4070]

I was able to find the spooler and START it..I appreciate your help!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!

[@an602tsar5]

thanks, this helped me print my homework and will help with future problems. my printer is very difficult for no reason

[@courtneyhollenbeck6641]

THANK YOU!!!! I have been trying for over a day to fix this problem!!!!!!! This video solved that problem within minutes!

[@carolinestewart8645]

you guys are the BEST!! I installed my printer after hours of having trouble, all thanks to you guys :) keep doing what you do!!

[@soshea2171]

I've gone thru a lot of fixes, including yours. My HP printer will go offline when it runs out of paper. I've checked the spooler status, and I don't know if this 5520 won't work because I need to refill cartridges. All connections have been checked, but because the printer is offline, I can't install new cartridges anyway! The only thing that "worked" before was keeping the printer turned off for several days. There must be a better answer. Thanks!

[@emergencytrainingassociate8977]

The solution shown in the video worked for me...Thanks guys

[@jaynegraham6280]

This was great fixed my problem!! Printer spooler and printer now printing.

[@thatdude4838]

I run windows 10 and this still works. Thank you so much for this.

[@lucystamp9370]

you guys rock! had it fixed half way through your video! thank you!!!!!!

[@robynterras2649]

I had this same issue and used the trouble shooter for printers in window 8. Lucky for me it found and fixed the problem but why did it happen in the first place. Any thoughts?

[@aprilmillard2231]

Thank you!! I was able to get my printer working again at the office. Much obliged :)

[@huntleymacpherson5046]

THANK YOU!!!!! This was very helpful!

[@TechSupportGuyTV]

You're welcome!

[@gilliannye8112]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, such a frustrating problem but fixed in no time. Big thumbs up

[@milosmoravac3866]

First solution fixed it. THANK YOU SOO MUCH

[@NagarajVL]

Hi, I've tried all solotions you've suggested, and many others on the web. The issue still persists. Can you please help me? Thanks!

[@k2ferreira]

From Brazil - Thank you!
Perfect Tutorial.

[@hikerray8029]

I tried all the suggestions you had about the print Spooler, but when I right clicked on it the following error message appeared, "Error, 0x800706b9: not enough resources . . .
Please help. Thanks, Ray

[@anthony8121999]

i have the exact one. any luck on finding a solution

[@cuteeyes8394]

Thank you it was helpful

[@BreatheDJOY]

i have windows Visit ...Do i Do The Same Fix?? ( Yes i Used to Have a Lexmark Trying to get my new cannon printer to work)

[@erwinchong7361]

TQ Sir!!! For teaching me.

[@hmax1591]

Thanks for sharing. This worked. I did activated all the dependencies with the LexBce, now I have 4 extra process running. Can I now still just delete the Lexmark and not ruin the print spooler dependencies?

[@franciscaevelyne4514]

Error 0x800706b9 not enough resources, im having this problem on my windows 8.1. Please help :(

[@donovan5656]

+Francisca Evelyne Me too :(

[@karenmennenga6708]

Thank you for sharing! This worked when I had tried all kinds of other stuff!

[@jameskabah2315]

This video is the best ..thanks

[@stevemiller3566]

thanks for that.had same problem with my pixma ix6500 but you've just sorted it for me.

[@jaydeygaga]

THANKYOU! I was close to throwing my computer and/or printer out the window!

[@notknown8069]

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[@jaydeygaga]

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[@notknown8069]

Haha

[@KasumiWyvern]

The first solution worked great. Thanks!

[@lukash02]

I've got the same problem Error, 0x800706b9 not enough resources...
when I'm trying start Print Spooler

[@azanengineeringcommercialk9123]

this video is the best it helped me at the very first step....thanks

[@godwinbassey7313]

i need to install this spooler software on window xp, were can i get the software from ?

[@nestorcruz-fersobe3704]

i have this problem , i will try to solve tomorow
never install lexmar printer ? any advice

[@HeleneRoussi]

You didn't say what to do if we run into exactly the issue you showed in the video but did not address..."cannot set DEP attributes on 64-bit executables". I tried the other solutions but no joy. How would you solve the exact error you demonstrated in the video?

[@joeschmitz9923]

did you get a response on this? I am having this issue

[@HeleneRoussi]

Truthfully, I do not remember how I solved it. I know I did not get an answer to the question though. Sorry to be so unhelpful

[@karmenlepar1819]

Thank you very much !!!! The first solution worked. Thanks !!!

[@stephenvjoseph]

Thank you guys.. your tutorial was very useful

[@laurau01]

Fixed this immediately - thank you!!!!

[@constantinosconstantinou2387]

When I print a document and continue writing on my excel spreadsheet when printing finishing interrupt my task and pop ups to other open folders ! How this can be solved?

[@freemanbk1]

Hi guys! I lost my print spooler service after I installed a MAMP server on my 64-bit win 7 laptop. I had to STOP the services that were on port 80 (printer dependent services). I believe I ended the http service and, I believe, that stopping this http service caused my problem.. I can't find out how to restart the http service.. Any suggestions?

[@prestonang8216]

helped a ton, thanks!

[@sunnypatel7455]

sir, I have a hp laser 1020 printer and whenever I share the printer on a network, printing operation is hanging and some of the time programs also stuck.

[@endosym5414]

this video is the best it helped me at the very first step

[@TheDeejay87]

hello everytime i'm going in parameters of printers the spooler service stops, any idea if one of this solution can be good ? thanks

[@amberfielding1872]

Thank you Thank you!!!! You guys are amazing! I was about to throw things out the window! :)

[@fadisalameh9744]

Thanx, you saved my working day :)

[@riyanahmed7333]

I have a similar problem but its WLAN AutoConfig i don't know how to fix it help please!

[@aaronpeters8057]

Thanks! First solution worked

[@scottfrierdich3216]

Thank you for your help.

[@thirtythreeflavors]

This worked for me. Thanks!

[@peterjaketalkswrasslin6920]

Huge help. Thank you.

[@santiagoramos4533]

THANK YOU

[@chennitsa1]

This is so helpful . Thank you.

[@dranshua]

Thank you so much

[@BOOA193]

Thx for helping fix my issue!

[@evycorona3594]

Thank you!! This totally fixed my problem :D

[@batsi__m7558]

I closed that print spooler program by mistake how do I reopen it pliz help pliz

[@davidmills4043]

Problem solved, thanks =)

[@dkotb77]

Thank you very much
It works properly now

[@BalicLiviu]

thanks for video.job done in seconds

[@kathijasaliha8295]

My computer sohow the erro spooling is disable what am i do plz help

[@Bonniesbargainbaseme]

Worked great - thank you!! :)

[@ckelly4864]

Cont'd if you get the message on printer and cell phones. Help!

[@MARIALOPEZ-nl8zu]

thank you so much you save my day

[@janaylewis7706]

Thankss Y'all Really Helped Me 😊

[@BornToKillNooB]

wow! this video is really helpful!!! thank you!!!!!!

[@maryjanerodriguez6388]

I followed instructions from this video but it won't let me run the print spooler, the button shows up faded and the dependencies will not run either. i. need. help. seriously. it's for school......

[@joelremo4944]

GREAT.... rock n roll to the world :)

[@aquadir2830]

Thank for tips..wonderful...

[@jaweedshareef1756]

thanks a lot, it worked

[@zahiratorres6508]

i have a canon pixma mx 492 it was working very well , i follow step by steps and did'nt function.. and my pc is windows 10 .. :(

[@kevm2630]

I checked Spooler in services , its not there ???? Im stuck .

[@sicariolopez3526]

Thank you guys I fix it ....

[@ravenark]

thanks

[@ckelly4864]

Can you provide a fix for tablets and cell phones

[@stompugood18]

Thanks

[@avotriniainaderaintsoa9828]

Thank you! thank you!

[@whitemarkdronephotography3145]

I've tried all to. Do you have any other ideas. Thanks

[@julhasmiah9556]

thanks lot

[@THONG645]

Thank U !!!

[@deanlim15]

Thanks for the help! :)

[@Tyta05]

Thank You!!!!!!

[@RogerDuly]

If this problem is so common, why doesn’t the manufacturer get rid of it?

[@tetouhtbn]

Thank you for your help :)

[@michellesarson8703]

None of the above worked for me :( I have Windows 8.1 on a Kodak Hero printer.

[@pamelacardeno4530]

thank you sir.

[@leonardoaraujo8654]

Hi guys, FYI it did't work to me. Everytime I try to start the print spooler I get Not enough resources are available to complete this operation.
I already did all this steps... I will try to convince the client to format the pc, unfortunately. he has a lot of accountants softwares. that's sucks :(

[@microsoftsarker]

great

[@jessicastewart3509]

THANK YOU!!!!!!! :)

[@Ravallife]

Printer slopper not show in services

[@tyrencockrell8941]

is anyone getting this error 0x800706b9 when they try to start print spooler?

[@KHONAMONA]

good

[@rogiereponte6411]

tnx