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To '''restart the print spooler''' in [[Vista (Windows)|Vista]], | To '''restart the print spooler''' in [[Vista (Windows)|Vista]], | ||
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| − | Open "Services" in "Administrative Tools" | + | == Open "Services" in "Administrative Tools" == |
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Try: | Try: | ||
| − | + | *Click the Windows Flag (lower left corner of screen, on task bar) | |
| − | + | *:Type "services" in the textbox of the pop-up box | |
| − | + | *:: "Services" should appear at the top, under "Programs" | |
| − | + | *::: If so, click it there, or ... | |
| − | + | * Open Control Panel | |
| − | + | *: In the "System and Maintenance" section, scroll down to find "Administrative Tools" and click on it | |
In the Services window, you'll see around 150 items. | In the Services window, you'll see around 150 items. | ||
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| + | == Select "Print Spooler" == | ||
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| + | :: Try: | ||
| + | ::* A. Scroll down till you see it and click on it, or ... | ||
| + | ::* B. Click on any name and type "pr" to select Print Spooler alphabetically. | ||
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| + | ==Locate the command== | ||
Use the shortcuts, or open the properties window | Use the shortcuts, or open the properties window | ||
| − | + | *Shortcuts | |
| − | + | *: You'll see some links like "<u>Stop</u> the service" and "<u>Restart</u> the service". | |
| − | + | *:: Click "Restart" here, or ... | |
| − | + | *Properties window | |
| − | + | ** Click the properties button (3rd from left on the toolbar), or | |
| − | + | ** Choose Action | Properties from the menu, or | |
| − | + | ** Right click "Print Spooler" and Properties is the last menu item that pops up | |
Revision as of 15:07, December 1, 2009
To restart the print spooler in Vista,
Open "Services" in "Administrative Tools"
Try:
- Click the Windows Flag (lower left corner of screen, on task bar)
- Type "services" in the textbox of the pop-up box
- "Services" should appear at the top, under "Programs"
- If so, click it there, or ...
- "Services" should appear at the top, under "Programs"
- Type "services" in the textbox of the pop-up box
- Open Control Panel
- In the "System and Maintenance" section, scroll down to find "Administrative Tools" and click on it
In the Services window, you'll see around 150 items.
Select "Print Spooler"
- Try:
- A. Scroll down till you see it and click on it, or ...
- B. Click on any name and type "pr" to select Print Spooler alphabetically.
- Try:
Locate the command
Use the shortcuts, or open the properties window
- Shortcuts
- You'll see some links like "Stop the service" and "Restart the service".
- Click "Restart" here, or ...
- You'll see some links like "Stop the service" and "Restart the service".
- Properties window
- Click the properties button (3rd from left on the toolbar), or
- Choose Action | Properties from the menu, or
- Right click "Print Spooler" and Properties is the last menu item that pops up