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Print Spooler Not Working / Crashing / Spoolsv.exe Runtime Error)!!
I recently deleted a Lexmark printer driver that I had previously downloaded (in order to use someone else's printer a while back). Now, I am getting a runtime error related to the Window 7 print spooler which slows down my boot time; and the error interrupts me with windows constantly. I also can't access the "devices and printers" section within windows
I've tried everything I could find, but this "Spoolsv.exe" runtime error keeps appearing. It's severely slowing down performance of my system.
The error that pops up with the title; Interactive Services Detection
Message: "A Program Running on this computer"
When I click "View Message" that's where it tells me that it's a Spoolsv.exe runtime error.
I've tried many things including these suggestions found on forums;
1. Removing the Spoolsv.exe file from the "windows/system32" folder; which I am unable to do due to permissions (it says Trusted Installer only has permission)
-I am also unable to to change the permissions of this file. A user "TrustedInstaller" has full control of it and I can't seem to change this.
2. Deleting the other printer drivers by deleting the files in the "system32/spool/drivers" & "system32/spool/PRINTERS" folders.
-Permission issues also seem to prevent me from deleting everything in the "/spool/drivers" folder.
3. Starting and restarting the "Print Spooler" service within "services.msc"
Please help! I am in desperate need of assistance.
Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help me.
This is a total nightmare.