Restart Print Spooler Windows 11 -

| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Restart button grayed out | Run Services.msc as administrator. | | Service stops but won’t start | Delete stuck print jobs from C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS . | | Error 0x800706b9 | Run System File Checker: sfc /scannow in an admin terminal. | | Frequent spooler crashes | Disable “Let Windows manage default printer” in Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners → Printer settings. |

Restarting the Print Spooler is a safe, non-destructive operation that resolves the majority of printing glitches in Windows 11. Users should attempt this before reinstalling drivers or resetting the printing subsystem. For recurring failures, examine event logs ( Event Viewer → Windows Logs → System ) for spooler-related error sources (typically source: PrintSpooler ). restart print spooler windows 11

In the Services window, right-click Print Spooler > Properties > Recovery. Set "First failure" and "Second failure" to Restart the Service . | Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Restart

Create a .bat file with the following to restart with one click: | | Frequent spooler crashes | Disable “Let