Disable print spooler service: in domain controllers
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Every print job on the printer server is controlled by the Print Spooler . This is software that helps manage print jobs which are stuck in the queue and processes their deletion after printing is complete.
To disable or enable the print spooling service:
- Click on the Print Spooler Key that can be accessed through My Computer. Modifications in the settings of the key enables or disables the Print Spooler service accordingly.
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Right click on My Computer (Computer on Vista) and select Manage
- In the console that opens, pull down the Services menu and applications
- Click on Services
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- Double-click on the Print Spooler key
- In the General tab, go to Startup Type
- Set the value to Automatic, Manual or Disabled
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- To enable or disable the print spooler service immediately, click Stop or Start
- Finally, click Apply (a restart of the PC is sometimes necessary to take into account changes in parameters).
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