Quick Answer: How to Clear Print Spooler Windows 10?
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How do I clear the print spooler?

Windows: Clear Print Queue

  • Select Start.
  • Type Command .
  • Right-click “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator“.
  • Type net stop spooler then press “Enter“.
  • Type del %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\* /Q then press “Enter“.
  • Type net start spooler then press “Enter“.
  • The print queue on your Windows should now be cleared.

How do I clear the print queue in Windows 10?

This will often fix the problem on its own.

  1. Open the Services window (Windows key + R, type services.msc, press enter).
  2. Select Print Spooler and click the Stop icon, if it is not stopped already.
  3. Navigate to C:\Windows\system32\spool\PRINTERS and open this file.
  4. Delete all contents inside the folder.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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