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Saint
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When i booted into my windowsME, it often had a spool error message, after that your applications tended to fail and windows hanged!
what happened? how to resolve it ?
what happened? how to resolve it ?
Originally posted by Saint
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The WindowsME spool error is a common issue that occurs when there is a problem with the spooler service, which is responsible for managing print jobs in Windows. This error can occur due to various reasons such as corrupt or outdated printer drivers, software conflicts, or issues with the print spooler itself.
If you are experiencing printing problems and suspect that the WindowsME spool error may be the culprit, you can check the print spooler service by going to the Control Panel and selecting "Administrative Tools" and then "Services". Look for the "Print Spooler" service and make sure it is running. If it is stopped, try starting it and see if the issue is resolved.
One common solution is to update or reinstall the printer drivers. You can do this by going to the manufacturer's website and downloading the latest drivers for your printer model. Another solution is to clear the print queue, as a large number of print jobs can sometimes cause the spooler to crash. You can do this by going to the Control Panel, selecting "Devices and Printers", and then right-clicking on your printer and selecting "See what's printing". From there, you can cancel any print jobs that are stuck in the queue.
One way to prevent this error is to regularly update your printer drivers and make sure you have the latest version installed. Also, try to avoid installing conflicting software or making significant changes to your system settings, as these can also cause issues with the print spooler.
If none of the solutions mentioned above work, you may need to consider resetting the print spooler. You can do this by going to the Control Panel, selecting "Administrative Tools" and then "Services". Find the "Print Spooler" service, right-click on it, and select "Restart". This will restart the print spooler and may resolve the issue. If the problem persists, you may need to seek further technical support.