How to Enable or Disable Print Spooler Service on Windows 11 [Guide]

The Print Spooler is software built into the Windows operating system that temporarily stores print jobs in the computer’s memory until the printer is ready to print them. This service spools print jobs and handle interactions with the printer. If you turn off this service, you won’t be able to print or see your printers.

Looking to disable the print spooler service? Windows 10 runs the service to keep your printing and faxing jobs running smoothly, but there may be reasons you need it stopped. We’ll show you how you can do it.

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Printing is an essential function for most computer users. Whether you need to print documents, reports, or photos, you rely on your printer to produce high-quality results. However, to get those results, you need a reliable service that manages the printing process on your Windows computer. That’s where the Print Spooler service comes in.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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