Has Anyone Ever Experienced Missing Features From Windows Xp Pro{SP2]?

Ok after Many tries with HP customer service. I cant Find My Printer Spooler Service Running Whatsoever.It doesnt even exist what could be the cause / solution to this problem? To me reinstalling and cleaing the HD the installing HD again for a damn Pirnter sounds insane almost. Any suggestions?

 

reinstall sp2? or was it integrated?

tried a repair install? or using sfc?

any updates to the spooler service on ms website?

 

I'm a little unclear about the problem. Do you mean that you can't find the option to set your printer to spool? If so I use a HP printer too.

start > control panel > Printers & Faxes > right click the printer > choose properties > click Advanced tab > tick spool print documents.... > click apply > click OK.

I'm sorry if that wasn't your question. I would reinstall as a last resort. There are many things that you can try first.

 

1. Okay...I mis-read your post. First search your computer for spoolsv.exe. If that isn't there then you need to do a sfc /scannow.

2. If you do have spoolsv.exe then first, you should make sure that you're driver isn't corrupted. Uninstall the printer and restart your computer. Then look for driver updates.

3. Now, if everything above is okay click start > run > (type) NET START SPOOLER. That will start your spooler service.

4. Once you spooler service is started. Goto start > run > (type) services.msc > (double click) Print Spooler, and set it to Automatic > click apply > OK.

Hope this Helps! Sorry about the confusion.

 

I know everything else but sfc/scannow?

 

Confused?

spoolsv.exe is a protected system file. Sfc /scannow should replace it, provided it finds it corrupt or missing.

 

Ok but how to run it?

 

From a cmd.exe prompt.

Just type:

sfc /scannow

You will need your XP CD, most likely.

 

Thnx alot. ill kept u updated on what happens next.

 

Also, go to regedit and locate your Spooler folder:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Spooler

Please tell me, what is different from my values, vs. yours?

If start or type values are missing, or corrupt, it will make the service "disappear" altogether.

 

I'll repost my reply to this thread, as soon as I see the current results.

Another link to look into the spooler issues:

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm

 

Ok when Im at the setup..what do click?

 

At setup?

Wha?

 

After it asked to put in the CD ROM...

 

^

 

Are you familiar with what autorun is?

Thats what the CD did when inserted. It has absolutely no bearing on sfc /scannow.

 

I know what an Auto run is..but Why is it asking me for a CD ROM?

 

sff needs a CD when it scans. Its loading dlls and such into the dllcache so that it can check the integrity of your files.

 

Exactly ,but after that what do I do>?

 

You wait for it to finish and see if it helped.



IF sfc /scannow is disappearing on you as soona s you type it, then you are probably running it from a run prompt, which is not the way to do it.

 

Ok, good news its that its not disappering and its asking me for my disc so now what?

 

Is your CD in the drive still?

Assuming it is, use regedit and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

Find the values for sourcepath and servicepacksourcepath and post back.

 

Ok..

 

Dont get annoyed by my questions but..how do you post a screenshot.?

 

nvm this ,..i got it down...

 

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/Tlecuauhtli/4c3f4504.jpg

 

Hmmm, I don't have microscopic vision...

Can you post what it says?

 

lol...damn it i cant change the size...

 

Hmm it just says D:/ ...thats it..nothing else wtf?

 

Just D:\

That it? For both?

Whats the letter of the drive that has the XP CD in it?

Did your computer come with SP2?

 

Yes,Its the D drive. Not The PC but the CD ROM. that has the SP2

 

Here goes

 

I hope this clears things better.

 

Your sourcepaths are fine. D:\ is acceptable if that's where your CD is located.

Remember that you need to be logged in as the Administrator to perform this operation. And do not put the CD into the drive until you are prompted to do so after starting the sfc /scannow proccess. Sfc.exe will ask for the CD when it wants it.

Also, after this you will need to reboot, reinstall updates, and maybe defrag. Good luck!

 

Reinstalling updates is not needed.

sfc /scannow preserves all updates.

 

hmm..//

 

Well, we can fight with sfc, but let me clarfiy:

You did say the service was missing altogether, right?

 

Indeed..

 

Then look at post #10 on page 1.

 

wtf?

 

You know, normally I am a patient guy, but 'wtf' is not something I am going to deal with. You totally skipped one of my questions, and all I asked was for you to go over it again.


Good luck with your issue, I am moving on.

 

ok...srry. then.

 

look so after all I fked up ok? All I really asked for is not a guess but an defintie answer.All I ever Ask was how to contiue running the dlls. when the screen appears thats all.

 

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Miguel>sfc/ scannow
Microsoft(R) Windows XP Windows File Checker Version 5.1
(C) 1999-2000 Microsoft Corp. All rights reserved
Scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Mi
crosoft versions.
SFC [/SCANNOW] [/SCANONCE] [/SCANBOOT] [/REVERT] [/PURGECACHE] [/CACHESIZE=x]

/SCANNOW Scans all protected system files immediately.
/SCANONCE Scans all protected system files once at the next boot.
/SCANBOOT Scans all protected system files at every boot.
/REVERT Return scan to default setting.
/PURGECACHE Purges the file cache.
/CACHESIZE=x Sets the file cache size.
C:\Documents and Settings\Miguel>

 

Here it is ok?

 

The point was to provide me information, which you never did. I wanted to know the difference of your service vs. mine, which does work. I asked you back on page 1. The sfc fiasco has been for over half the thread, and probably isn't going to fix it anyway.

WTF? is not something that sits well for me. No guesses here, I had a (most likely) definite answer, but the information I requested was not provided to me.

At any rate, download this file, unzip it, and then double click it to merge with your registry.

Reboot, and check your spooler service.

 

Ok thats all..sfc..never worked..

 

Tlecuauhtli, you need to stop jumping all over the place, going back and forth, etc. in this thread and follow the steps as suggested. sfc /scannow is from what I can see a moot point and the thread has gone back to what was asked of you in post #10, which was followed up on again in post #46 where Adrynalyne uploaded a zip file for you to merge with your registry.

To avoid further confusion and frustration please continue from below and respond accordingly.

Now, assuming you have completed this step, what specifically was the result? If you encountered a problem with it, please state what specifically it was so you can be helped further.

 

The simple zip file is all i needed.

 

No need to type everything in bold, and a simple thank you wouldn't go astray.

God knows he earned it.