Re: Print spooler slows application startup



Try installing a newer version of the printer driver from the printer manufacturer?

Mervyn13 wrote:

Recently on an XP PC I have had the problem of applications - especially Office - taking a considerable time to start up when a dadt fill is clicked. If the print spooler is stopped the probelm goes away but comes back as soon as the service is restarted to print something. Any ideas ? Thanks

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