LisaH 0 #1 August 24, 2008 I posted before that my computer has been acting weird. It still is and is also not showing my printer. When I try to add it, I get this error message: 'Operatioin could not be completed. The print spooler service is not running.' What in the heck does that mean? Do I need to re-install the printer with the CD? Help, please! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 August 24, 2008 Try going to the printer manufacturer's website and downloading the latest driver for your OS. Install that and see if it works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 August 24, 2008 Quote Try going to the printer manufacturer's website and downloading the latest driver for your OS. Install that and see if it works. Thanks! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #4 August 24, 2008 As a general rule, when seeking computer help, there is no such thing as too much information. What kind of computer? What operating system (version)? What model printer (brand and model number)? How is the printer connected to the computer? Has the printer worked properly before in its present configuration? What kind of troubleshooting have you already done? I'm not trying to be critical. I'm trying to increase your chances of finding the correct solution. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #5 August 24, 2008 Quote As a general rule, when seeking computer help, there is no such thing as too much information. What kind of computer? What operating system (version)? What model printer (brand and model number)? How is the printer connected to the computer? Has the printer worked properly before in its present configuration? What kind of troubleshooting have you already done? I'm not trying to be critical. I'm trying to increase your chances of finding the correct solution. Dell Windows XP HP psc 1315 The printer has worked fine up until my computer started talking to me. This is my first attempt at trouble shooting. I need my printer now dammit. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #6 August 24, 2008 Have you tried restarting (both the computer and the printer, as well as the router if the printer is hooked up via the network instead of directly to your computer)?Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #7 August 24, 2008 QuoteHave you tried restarting (both the computer and the printer, as well as the router if the printer is hooked up via the network instead of directly to your computer)? It's hooked up directly to the computer. I have tried all of those things.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #8 August 24, 2008 As you said you where having problems with the computer. Try reinstalling the the USB 2 driver, HP has problems with USB 1.1 on the XP platform. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #9 August 24, 2008 (pppppsttttt..... Lisa...... get a mac ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #10 August 24, 2008 Quote (pppppsttttt..... Lisa...... get a mac ) Are you buying? Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #11 August 24, 2008 Quote Quote (pppppsttttt..... Lisa...... get a mac ) Are you buying? Are we "trading services"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 August 24, 2008 Quote Quote Quote (pppppsttttt..... Lisa...... get a mac ) Are you buying? Are we "trading services"? Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #13 August 24, 2008 This is just ridiculous. Thank you everyone for your help. I've called someone to come out to try and fix everything. I obviously have a virus. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #14 August 24, 2008 Ahhh, don’tlisten to the MAC fanatics Right click on “My Computer” left click on “Manage” Expand “Services and Applications” Left click on “Services” Scroll down to find “Print Spooler” Right click on it and select “Start”(if it’s not running) or “Restart” (if it’s running) This should solve your problem. If not find someone to trouble shoot it for you.“The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #15 August 24, 2008 Thank you. Didn't work. This is the message I got: 'Could not start the print spooler service on local computer. Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.' Sheesh, computers have gone all 'proper' on us now? Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #16 August 24, 2008 Download NOD32 (30 day trial version) from http://www.eset.com and install it. Clean from Virus. Test again “The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #17 August 24, 2008 Quote (pppppsttttt..... Lisa...... get a mac ) Best advice yet. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imthegerm 0 #18 August 24, 2008 You could try to remove and delete printer from printer folder-restart PC and then add printer as if it were new-should work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #19 August 24, 2008 Ahh, you didnt say you where getting the dreaded 1053, Basically it means your HP program is corrupted, You'll have to unload the program using HP's deinstall reboot an reload the printer program, As I said it's a pain in the butt as HP takes forever to load. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #20 August 25, 2008 Do the following: Start, Run. Type "services.msc" in the run dialog and hit enter. In the list look for Print Spooler. Right click it and hit start. If this service isn't running your printer may not show up, therefore you can't print. Once you start the service, give it a minute and it should return and you should be able to print. Edit: I guess someone already said this above. That should work as your error indicates this is the problem. Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChibiKuma 0 #21 August 25, 2008 Quote (pppppsttttt..... Lisa...... get a mac ) Doing this will solve all those pesky pc problems...lolTPM #131 People are just as the stars....there are bright ones and there are those that are dim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #22 August 25, 2008 Quote Doing this will solve all those pesky pc problems...lol And create a number of other different ones as pesky as the current ones “The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
