Print Spooler (Spooler) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
Spooler
Display Name:
Print Spooler
Description:
This service spools print jobs and handles interaction with the printer. If you turn off this service, you won’t be able to print or see your printers.
Default Status:
Running
Default Startup Type:
Automatic
Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spoolsv.exe
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
- RPCSS
- http
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
Log On As:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
None at this time
Windows Service Startup Type:
In Microsoft Windows, Windows services can be configured with different startup types that determine how and when they are started:
- Automatic: The service starts automatically when Windows boots.
- Automatic (Delayed Start): The service starts automatically after the system has finished booting and initial services have started, helping improve startup performance.
- Manual: The service does not start automatically. It must be started by a user or another process when needed.
- Manual (Trigger Start): The service starts manually or in response to specific system events (triggers), such as device insertion or network changes.
- Disabled: The service is prevented from starting, even if required by the system or an application.