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Print Spooler

Default Description:

Loads files to memory for later printing.

Additional Information:

This service uses between 6MB and 16MB of RAM. If this service is disabled, printing to a local or network printer will not work or any applications that use the printing sub-system (like PDF converters).

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows Vista Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Spooler

Display Name: Print Spooler

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe

Log On As:

Account: Local System account (Allow service to interact with desktop)

Dependencies:

What service Print Spooler needs to function properly:

• HTTP (HB, HP, B, U)
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (HB, HP, B, U)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require Print Spooler to function properly:

• Fax (B, U)
• TCP/IP Print Server (HB, HP, B, U)