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Printer Install

J

Jerry

Flightless Bird
I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During the
software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;

Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.

Any further info needed from me?
Any ideas?

Jerry
 
P

philo

Flightless Bird
On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During the
> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>
> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>
> Any further info needed from me?
> Any ideas?
>
> Jerry
>
>


You need to mention exactly what kind of printer

that message does not sound at all normal
 
B

bobster

Flightless Bird
Try this:

Go to start>run>services.msc>OK>print spooler. Double click on it, then
click on dependencies. Make sure Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is indicated.
Go to RPC on services.msc and ensure that it is set to Automatic and is
started.

==============================================
"Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
news:%234f9oKCNLHA.3440@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During the
software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;

Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.

Any further info needed from me?
Any ideas?

Jerry
 
J

Jerry

Flightless Bird
RPC is started but Print Spooler is stopped and will not start, just give
the error message that I indicated.

Jerry


"bobster" <fauxie@bogus.net> wrote in message
news:i3d2c0$j9j$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> Try this:
>
> Go to start>run>services.msc>OK>print spooler. Double click on it, then
> click on dependencies. Make sure Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is
> indicated.
> Go to RPC on services.msc and ensure that it is set to Automatic and is
> started.
>
> ==============================================
> "Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:%234f9oKCNLHA.3440@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During the
> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>
> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>
> Any further info needed from me?
> Any ideas?
>
> Jerry
>
>
>
 
J

Jerry

Flightless Bird
> On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
>> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
>> the
>> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
>> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>>
>> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>>
>> Any further info needed from me?
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>
>
> You need to mention exactly what kind of printer
>
> that message does not sound at all normal



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Printer is an HP DeskJet D1600 if that makes any difference.
 
D

Don Phillipson

Flightless Bird
> On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
> > I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
the
> > software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
> > Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
> >
> > Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
> > Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
> >
> > Any further info needed from me?

The print spooler is one of WinXP's "Services" and can be
set On/Off/Automatic: reached via Computer Management
or something like that.

"philo" <philo@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:8JqdnTmBX_itcsTRnZ2dnUVZ_hWdnZ2d@ntd.net...

> You need to mention exactly what kind of printer

E.g. Dell (Lenovo) printers are notorious for needing tricks
or tweaks to instal.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)
 
J

Jerry

Flightless Bird
"Don Phillipson" <e925@SPAMBLOCK.ncf.ca> wrote in message
news:i3d500$6pf$1@speranza.aioe.org...
>> On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
>> > I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
> the
>> > software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
>> > Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>> >
>> > Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>> > Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>> >
>> > Any further info needed from me?
>
> The print spooler is one of WinXP's "Services" and can be
> set On/Off/Automatic: reached via Computer Management
> or something like that.
>
> "philo" <philo@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:8JqdnTmBX_itcsTRnZ2dnUVZ_hWdnZ2d@ntd.net...
>
>> You need to mention exactly what kind of printer
>
> E.g. Dell (Lenovo) printers are notorious for needing tricks
> or tweaks to instal.
>
> --
> Don Phillipson
> Carlsbad Springs
> (Ottawa, Canada)
>
>
I had the printer running and had to do a system restore and ever since it
will not load the software.

Jerry
 
U

Unknown

Flightless Bird
Some printers should not be connected until told to do so. I suggest you
disconnect the printer,
delete the printer driver, reboot then install the driver. Do not connect
the printer till told to do so.
"Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Don Phillipson" <e925@SPAMBLOCK.ncf.ca> wrote in message
> news:i3d500$6pf$1@speranza.aioe.org...
>>> On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
>>> > I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
>> the
>>> > software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
>>> > Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>>> >
>>> > Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>>> > Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>>> >
>>> > Any further info needed from me?
>>
>> The print spooler is one of WinXP's "Services" and can be
>> set On/Off/Automatic: reached via Computer Management
>> or something like that.
>>
>> "philo" <philo@privacy.net> wrote in message
>> news:8JqdnTmBX_itcsTRnZ2dnUVZ_hWdnZ2d@ntd.net...
>>
>>> You need to mention exactly what kind of printer
>>
>> E.g. Dell (Lenovo) printers are notorious for needing tricks
>> or tweaks to instal.
>>
>> --
>> Don Phillipson
>> Carlsbad Springs
>> (Ottawa, Canada)
>>
>>
> I had the printer running and had to do a system restore and ever since it
> will not load the software.
>
> Jerry
>
>
 
F

FrankV

Flightless Bird
I have an HP4200 and had the same problem but it was caused by my playing
around with the settings. In the properties>ports I had to uncheck "Enable
printer pooling" and in advanced unclick "Spool print documents" and click
"print directly to the printer". If that doesn't do it then try
advanced>printing defaults. We have different printer models but yours
should be similar enough to mine to have these same things.

Frank



"Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
news:ekrGC6DNLHA.5668@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
>>> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
>>> the
>>> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
>>> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>>>
>>> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>>> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>>>
>>> Any further info needed from me?
>>> Any ideas?
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> You need to mention exactly what kind of printer
>>
>> that message does not sound at all normal
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Printer is an HP DeskJet D1600 if that makes any difference.
>
>
 
J

Jerry

Flightless Bird
Which properties are you referring to?

Jerry


"FrankV" <vze32975@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:i3fije$ltj$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>I have an HP4200 and had the same problem but it was caused by my playing
>around with the settings. In the properties>ports I had to uncheck "Enable
>printer pooling" and in advanced unclick "Spool print documents" and click
>"print directly to the printer". If that doesn't do it then try
>advanced>printing defaults. We have different printer models but yours
>should be similar enough to mine to have these same things.
>
> Frank
>
>
>
> "Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:ekrGC6DNLHA.5668@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
>>>> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
>>>> the
>>>> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
>>>> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>>>>
>>>> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>>>> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>>>>
>>>> Any further info needed from me?
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>
>>>> Jerry
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You need to mention exactly what kind of printer
>>>
>>> that message does not sound at all normal
>>
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Printer is an HP DeskJet D1600 if that makes any difference.
>>
>>
>
>
 
F

FrankV

Flightless Bird
printers and faxes>right click on printer you are using>properties

"Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
news:%233x7uuaNLHA.4824@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
> Which properties are you referring to?
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "FrankV" <vze32975@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:i3fije$ltj$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>I have an HP4200 and had the same problem but it was caused by my playing
>>around with the settings. In the properties>ports I had to uncheck
>>"Enable printer pooling" and in advanced unclick "Spool print documents"
>>and click "print directly to the printer". If that doesn't do it then try
>>advanced>printing defaults. We have different printer models but yours
>>should be similar enough to mine to have these same things.
>>
>> Frank
>>
>>
>>
>> "Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ekrGC6DNLHA.5668@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
>>>>> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
>>>>> the
>>>>> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
>>>>> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>>>>>
>>>>> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>>>>> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any further info needed from me?
>>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>>
>>>>> Jerry
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> You need to mention exactly what kind of printer
>>>>
>>>> that message does not sound at all normal
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Printer is an HP DeskJet D1600 if that makes any difference.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
J

Jerry

Flightless Bird
Like I said, the printer software won't load, because the print spooler
won't start, so there are no printers listed nor properties to click on.

Jerry
'

"FrankV" <vze32975@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> printers and faxes>right click on printer you are using>properties
>
> "Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:%233x7uuaNLHA.4824@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>
>> Which properties are you referring to?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>> "FrankV" <vze32975@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:i3fije$ltj$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>I have an HP4200 and had the same problem but it was caused by my playing
>>>around with the settings. In the properties>ports I had to uncheck
>>>"Enable printer pooling" and in advanced unclick "Spool print documents"
>>>and click "print directly to the printer". If that doesn't do it then
>>>try advanced>printing defaults. We have different printer models but
>>>yours should be similar enough to mine to have these same things.
>>>
>>> Frank
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ekrGC6DNLHA.5668@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> On 08/04/2010 05:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
>>>>>> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer,
>>>>>> During the
>>>>>> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the
>>>>>> Print
>>>>>> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>>>>>> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any further info needed from me?
>>>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jerry
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> You need to mention exactly what kind of printer
>>>>>
>>>>> that message does not sound at all normal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Printer is an HP DeskJet D1600 if that makes any difference.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
J

Jerry

Flightless Bird
If I click on add a new printer I get the error message:

"Operation could not be completed. The print spooler service is not
running."

And when I try to get it started it gives a similar message.

Jerry
 
J

Jerry

Flightless Bird
I found the answer to my problem, I googled the question print spooler won't
start and they told me to run:

sc config spooler depend= RPCSS

Then the spooler was able to start and I loaded the software and it now
works fine.

Jerry



"Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
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> RPC is started but Print Spooler is stopped and will not start, just give
> the error message that I indicated.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> "bobster" <fauxie@bogus.net> wrote in message
> news:i3d2c0$j9j$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Try this:
>>
>> Go to start>run>services.msc>OK>print spooler. Double click on it, then
>> click on dependencies. Make sure Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is
>> indicated.
>> Go to RPC on services.msc and ensure that it is set to Automatic and is
>> started.
>>
>> ==============================================
>> "Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%234f9oKCNLHA.3440@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
>> the
>> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
>> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>>
>> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>>
>> Any further info needed from me?
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
F

FrankV

Flightless Bird
Good information. I'll keep this in my "tech notes" folder in case it
happens to me again. "sc" in dos prompt shows a lot of information in how to
use it.

Frank

"Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
news:%23DJmdBeNLHA.1996@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I found the answer to my problem, I googled the question print spooler
>won't start and they told me to run:
>
> sc config spooler depend= RPCSS
>
> Then the spooler was able to start and I loaded the software and it now
> works fine.
>
> Jerry
>
>
>
> "Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:-OGJQ23DNLHA.5668@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> RPC is started but Print Spooler is stopped and will not start, just give
>> the error message that I indicated.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>> "bobster" <fauxie@bogus.net> wrote in message
>> news:i3d2c0$j9j$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> Try this:
>>>
>>> Go to start>run>services.msc>OK>print spooler. Double click on it, then
>>> click on dependencies. Make sure Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is
>>> indicated.
>>> Go to RPC on services.msc and ensure that it is set to Automatic and is
>>> started.
>>>
>>> ==============================================
>>> "Jerry" <user@mail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%234f9oKCNLHA.3440@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> I am running Win XP SP3 and am trying to install a new printer, During
>>> the
>>> software install I get a message saying that I need to start the Print
>>> Spooler. When I try to start it I get the error message as follows;
>>>
>>> Could not start the print spooler service on local computer.
>>> Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start.
>>>
>>> Any further info needed from me?
>>> Any ideas?
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
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