Windows 7 is still a widely-used operating system among many computer users. One essential component of Windows 7 is the Print Spooler, which manages all print jobs sent to connected printers. However, there may be instances when the Print Spooler is deactivated, causing printing issues. In this guide, we will show you how to activate the Print Spooler in Windows 7, step-by-step.

Step 1: Open the Services Console

The first step involves opening the Services console in Windows 7. To do this, simply follow these steps:

  • Click on the Start menu and type “services.msc” in the search box.
  • From the search results, click on the “services.msc” application. This will open the Services console.

Step 2: Locate the Print Spooler Service

After opening the Services console, you need to locate the Print Spooler service. Here’s how:

  • In the Services console, scroll down until you find the “Print Spooler” service.
  • Once you find it, double-click on the “Print Spooler” service to open its properties.

Step 3: Activate the Print Spooler Service

Now that you have opened the properties of the Print Spooler service, you can proceed to activate it:

  • In the General tab of the Print Spooler properties, locate the “Startup type” dropdown menu.
  • Click on the dropdown menu and select “Automatic”. This ensures that the Print Spooler service starts automatically when you restart your computer.
  • Next, click on the “Start” button located below the “Service status” section. This starts the Print Spooler service immediately.
  • Finally, click on the “Apply” button to save the changes.

Step 4: Restart the Print Spooler Service

To ensure that the changes take effect, you need to restart the Print Spooler service. Here’s how you can do it:

  • Close the Print Spooler properties.
  • Right-click on the “Print Spooler” service in the Services console.
  • From the context menu, click on “Restart”. This will restart the Print Spooler service, applying the changes you made.

Activating the Print Spooler service in Windows 7 is a straightforward process. By following the step-by-step guide outlined above, you can quickly and easily resolve any printing issues caused by a deactivated Print Spooler service. Remember to always ensure that the Print Spooler service is set to automatic startup to avoid future problems with printing on your Windows 7 machine.

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