Utilizing Services Manager
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| How To Enable Print Spooler Service On Windows 11 |
Access the Services Manager
Your keyboard's "Windows + R" key will launch the Run dialog box. To launch the Services Manager, enter "services.msc" and press "Enter".
Locate the Print Spooler Service
Find "Print Spooler" in the list of services by scrolling down in the Services Manager window.
Turn on the Print Spooler Service
Click "Print Spooler" with the right mouse button and choose "Properties" from the context menu. Set the "Startup type" to "Automatic" in the Properties box, then click the "Start" button to activate the service. Click "Apply" once more, followed by "OK" to save the changes.
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Using Command Prompt
Launch a command prompt
To launch an elevated Command Prompt, press "Windows + X" on your keyboard and choose "Command Prompt (Admin)".
Execute Commands
Type the following commands one at a time into the Command Prompt window, pressing "Enter" after each one:
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net start spooler
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Verify the Changes
Open the Services Manager (as described in Method 1) and check the "Startup type" for the "Print Spooler" service to see if it has been enabled.
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Using Windows PowerShell
Start Windows PowerShell
Simply enter "PowerShell" in the Windows search box, right-click "Windows PowerShell," and choose "Run as administrator."
Carry out Orders
Enter the following commands one at a time in the elevated PowerShell window, pressing "Enter" after each one:
Set-Service -Name Spooler -StartupType Automatic
Start-Service -Name Spooler
Verify the Modifications
Utilizing Group Policy Editor
Open Group Policy Editor
Navigate to the Print Spooler Settings
Make Print Spooler active
Conclusion
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