Alternatively, use Services.msc → locate “Print Spooler” → right-click → Stop. Navigate to the spool directory:
net stop spooler Expected output: The Print Spooler service is stopping. The Print Spooler service was stopped successfully. clear the print spooler
| Step | Action | Command | |------|--------|---------| | 1 | Stop spooler | net stop spooler | | 2 | Delete files | del /Q /F %systemroot%\System32\spool\PRINTERS\* | | 3 | Start spooler | net start spooler | Alternatively, use Services