How to fix "Print spooler service is not running" error

When you try to add a printer or print from most of your software, the following error message pops up: "Operation could not be completed. The print spooler service is not running.". What is it mean? How to fix it?

Don't be serious! It's just a small problem. Just follow these steps and you will solve the problem.

1. Right click on My Computer and select Manage.

2. In Computer Management window, open Services and Applications and then select Services.

3. Double click Print Spooler in right side panel.

4. Change the Startup type to Automatic. This sets the Print Spooler service to start automatically when you restart the computer. Click OK.

5. Restart the computer and try to install or use the printer again.