| Step | Action | Command | |------|--------|---------| | 1 | Stop spooler | net stop spooler | | 2 | Delete files | del /Q /F %systemroot%\System32\spool\PRINTERS\* | | 3 | Start spooler | net start spooler |
Alternatively, use Services.msc → locate “Print Spooler” → right-click → Stop. Navigate to the spool directory:
| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | Application crash or improper data formatting corrupts .SPL / .SHD files. | | Printer driver bug | Faulty third-party drivers cause the spooler to crash when processing a specific job type. | | Disk space exhaustion | Spool directory fills entirely, preventing new .SPL files. | | File permission changes | Manual changes to spool\PRINTERS ownership or ACLs block service access. | | Network printer timeout | Unreachable network printer causes spooler to wait indefinitely without timeout logic. | | Registry corruption | Invalid keys under Print\Printers break job enumeration. | 5. Step-by-Step Procedure to Clear the Print Spooler The following procedure is valid for Windows 10, 11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, and older versions with minor path variations. Administrator privileges are required. 5.1 Stop the Print Spooler Service Open Command Prompt as Administrator or PowerShell as Admin .
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| Step | Action | Command | |------|--------|---------| | 1 | Stop spooler | net stop spooler | | 2 | Delete files | del /Q /F %systemroot%\System32\spool\PRINTERS\* | | 3 | Start spooler | net start spooler |
Alternatively, use Services.msc → locate “Print Spooler” → right-click → Stop. Navigate to the spool directory:
| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | Application crash or improper data formatting corrupts .SPL / .SHD files. | | Printer driver bug | Faulty third-party drivers cause the spooler to crash when processing a specific job type. | | Disk space exhaustion | Spool directory fills entirely, preventing new .SPL files. | | File permission changes | Manual changes to spool\PRINTERS ownership or ACLs block service access. | | Network printer timeout | Unreachable network printer causes spooler to wait indefinitely without timeout logic. | | Registry corruption | Invalid keys under Print\Printers break job enumeration. | 5. Step-by-Step Procedure to Clear the Print Spooler The following procedure is valid for Windows 10, 11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, and older versions with minor path variations. Administrator privileges are required. 5.1 Stop the Print Spooler Service Open Command Prompt as Administrator or PowerShell as Admin .
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