Fix print spooler service not running errors in Windows

Windows 11 Windows 10 If printing suddenly stops working, jobs freeze, or apps hang when you press Ctrl + P, the Print Spooler service may have crashed. The spooler manages all print jobs in Windows 11, and when it fails, documents stay stuck in the queue and the printer becomes unresponsive. The steps below help you quickly clear the queue, reset the spooler, remove conflicting drivers, and …

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