print spooler notworking

[Guest]

I have inadvertantly deleted some system files. All printers are gone. On
attempt to install a printer, message "print spooler not running". When I try
to restart spooler, message Error 1075: The dependency service does not exist
or has been marked for deletion". Looking in the same places under services
on my other XP I see spooler dependencies of RPC and LexBce Server. I only
have RPC listed on the prblem computer. System is XP home upgraded from Me
(sony Viao). The upgrade disc does not have any recover options. ?help

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

See:
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/FAQPrinting.htm#_Toc88804924

 

[Guest]

Unfortunately that did not work

Dave M

See:
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/FAQPrinting.htm#_Toc88804924

 

[Guest]

Try running the System File Checker, it will replace missing and/or
corrupt system files. Have your XP disk handy for it may ask for it.
Start>Run>type SFC /SCANNOW (space between C and /)
If that does not correct the problems, you may need to do a Repair install
of XP.
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

 

[Guest]

Can you do a Windows XP Repair install from a windows XP upgrade disc (from
windows Me) This disc also came with a Vaio companion disc to enable the
upgrade from this Sony Vaio desktop with Me installed at the factory?

Dave M

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Yes, you should be able to. Remember that after the Repair Installation,
you will need to redownload and install any Updates and Service Packs.