Re: printer lost on reboot

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From: Steve Parry [MVP] (k100rs_1990_at_nospam.hotmail.com)
Date: 04/12/04 

Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:18:12 +0100

youtan wrote:
> Every time I reboot my Win2k system my local printer stops
> working. In the past I have simply deleted the printer,
> and re-added the printer. Suddenly this has stopped being
> helpful.
>
> The printer is on and functions just fine. Its plugged
> in, etc.
>
> HELP!!????!?!?
>
> Thanks
>
> T

try moving the print spool folder

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318748

Hope that helps 

-- 
Steve Parry BA (Hons) MCP MVP
http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk

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