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re: Print Spooler error messages - how to disable
Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 1:09 pm
Windows Server 2003 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by jim
(1 messages posted)
When attempting to print, the following error message displays:
The print spooler was unable to connect to your printer. This can be caused by your
printer being turned off, the cable being unplugged, or being connected to a VPN,
which will block your access to your local network.
Your document will print when the printer becomes available.
Solution
A third-party firewall program is blocking the print spooler service. Unblock the
print spooler by following the instructions for your firewall program below.
If your firewall program is not listed, contact the manufacturer of the firewall
for instructions.
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 2005 Version 6.0
Open McAfee Security Center by double-clicking on the M icon in the notification
area.
On the left column, click personal firewall+
Under I want to... click View the Internet Applications list.
Look for the Spooler Subsystem App spoolsv.exe application in the list. Right-click
it and select Allow Full Access.
Norton Internet Security 2005 / Norton Personal Firewall
Open Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall.
Click Personal Firewall.
Click Configure.
On the Programs tab, find the Spooler Subsystem App spoolsv.exe application in the
list and change the Internet Access status to Permit All.
Click OK.
Close Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall.
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