Print spooler not working, fixed that, now "the system cannot find the file specified." ?

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Run a system file check to restore the spooler file

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Run and enter sfc /scannow Leave a space between c and /...Show more

There are several ways to resolve printer spooler error, probably because there are many variations of this error. The error caused by faulty software can be resolved by deleting all the information found in the directory. Thereafter, navigate to the Control Panel, click on Administrative Tools and then services icon. Find the service labeled Print Spooler, highlight it and restart the process. If that doesn’t work, the program might be corrupted. Click on start, then Run. Search for the document labeled services.msc, and this will trigger the opening of another window. On this window, scroll down and click “Print Spooler”. Check its setting and turn on automatic mode. Click Okay, and restart the machine. If you’re lucky, this might be all you have to do. Still doesn’t work? Navigate to the Add/Remove Programs screen of the Control Panel. Find the all the software responsible for making the printer run including the drivers, and uninstall them. Be sure to be thorough about it, or the problem may not be solved. Download the latest copy of your printer’s software from the manufacturer and reinstall it....Show more

Hi Bella,

Just go to the printer manufacturer's website to get the most up to date driver. This should fix your problem. Just make sure to download the driver that supports your Operating System such as XP, or Vista, or 7....Show more

Have you tried restarting your printer spooler? I am not exactly sure what you're asking.....Show more

How about telling us which file it can't find? That would help immensely....Show more