Spooler services cannot be started...

Remove all Print Spooler service dependencies other than the Remote Procedure Call service.

• Click Start, Run and enter sc config spooler depend= RPCSS (there must be a space after "=" but not before it.)

By removing the other dependencies the Print Spooler service should be able to run, but the printer functionality may be affected, and it may be necessary to reinstall the printer drivers.

Applies to

• Microsoft Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows XP