problem with 'spoolsv.exe' process

[Miha]

Hi

We have Windows 2000 Small Business Server, that is also an application and
terminal server.
All users (about 10) are connected to server using application installed on
it, and also about 2-3 terminal users.
The problem is, that the 'spoolsv.exe' process is using 50-55% all the time,
and when some user prints something from application it get's to 80-90%, and
stays there.
I restarded 'print spooler' service, and CPU got back to normallu usage, but
after a few minutes 'spoolsv.exe' back to 50% of CPU.
I checked server for viruses and spyware...
What could cause this? Any help or information what to look would be
appriciated.

Best regards
Miha

 

[John John]

Spooler Failure Causes High CPU Usage in the Winlogon.exe and
Spoolsv.exe Processes on a Windows 2000 Terminal Server
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822834

Also, install SP4 if you haven't already done so.

John

 

[Mal Osborne]

Crappy Printer driver?

Unsingned printer drivers can cause all sorts of problems, including this.

Mal Osborne
MCSE MVP Mensa