Print Spool Service gone crazy!

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

Print Spool Service using 100% of CPU. I have deleted
all printers but this service is still using 100% (I
currently turned the service off which obviously keeps me
from printing but at least my computer runs fine). Can
anyone tell me how to fix this problem?? Dell techs
can't and want me to restore... that is very disruptive
and I will only do it as a last resort! Microsoft of
course refers me back to Dell. This is a brand new P4
machine (2 mos) with XP-Pro, 640 MB. Thanks for
reading!!
Vicki

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

If it worked perfectly a few days ago, then use System Restore. If it never
worked correctly and has always shown 100%, then CORRECTLY uninstall and
reinstall the printer. Check for updated drivers at the printer
manufacturer's website.

http://www.coribright.com/Windows/Article%20One.htm

The problem is most often seen when using old and out of date printer
drivers.
--
Cari
MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware
www.coribright.com

"Vicki" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2324d01c45ea6$3374ef20$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> Print Spool Service using 100% of CPU. I have deleted
> all printers but this service is still using 100% (I
> currently turned the service off which obviously keeps me
> from printing but at least my computer runs fine). Can
> anyone tell me how to fix this problem?? Dell techs
> can't and want me to restore... that is very disruptive
> and I will only do it as a last resort! Microsoft of
> course refers me back to Dell. This is a brand new P4
> machine (2 mos) with XP-Pro, 640 MB. Thanks for
> reading!!
> Vicki