Simply stopping and starting the service often isn't enough; you usually need to clear the temporary print files while the service is stopped.
Windows often refuses to remove or update a printer driver while the spooler is active. Stopping the spooler allows the driver installation/uninstallation to proceed without conflicts. net stop spooler
But what does this command actually do? When should you use it? And how do you restart it without rebooting your entire PC? Let’s break it down. Simply stopping and starting the service often isn't