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Dec 12, 2012

Error: Spooler subsystem app stopped working

If you have ever gotten the message "spooler subsystem app stopped working..." and you can no longer print, you know what a pain it can be.  Follow the steps below which should resolve your issue.

Option 1:
1. Go to Programs and Features in Control panel > click Turn Windows features on or off
2. click + sign of Print services
3. Select LPD and LPR. Remove Internet Printing Client. > restart your PC to ensure there is no error of spooler service.
4. Add your printer driver again.


Option 2:
1. Rename the file Filename.dll in C:\Windows\System32\Spool\Drivers\w32x86\3 to Filename.old.  Reboot computer and reinstall drivers.


Option 3:
1. Try removing the printer jobs from the C:/windows/system32/spool/printer folder.
2. Restart the PC and test.


Try 1 or all 3 options.  Good Luck!