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Print Spooler

Default Description:

Loads files to memory for later printing.

Additional Information:

Queues up print jobs for later printing. This service is required if you have printers, even if they are network printers. If this does not fit your needs, disable it. You will save about 3.8 MB by making this service go away. Your printers will still be "installed" if you disable this service, but not visible in the printers folder. After restarting Print Spooler, they will reappear and be available for use. I place this service into manual mode and only start it up when printing is required. In manual mode, the service will not automatically start at boot time. However, if you do a lot of printing, Automatic is the best bet for convenience.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Automatic
Default XP Pro: Automatic

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:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

What other service require Print Spooler to function properly:

• Fax Service
• TCP/IP Printer Server