Print Spooler Issues after KB5041585 Update

[weaverdomestic]

After installing the KB5041585 update on August 15, 2024, my Print Spooler service keeps crashing. I’ve tried restarting the service, but it crashes again whenever I attempt to print.

I’ve also deleted all files in the C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\PRINTERS folder and reinstalled the printer drivers, but the issue persists.

Can someone help me resolve this problem? Thanks!

 

[Bighorn]

Does it also crash when choosing one of the other devices listed in File, Print or in Settings, Bluetooth and Devices, Printers & Scanners? There may be several listed but most are software devices. It may help using one of the others to narrow down where the issue is.

 

[RogerOver]

You could try this little gem = "printflush", a .bat file from Brad Kovatch !

https://www.csis.on.ca/download/printflush.bat

Copy the text in Notepad and save as prinflush.bat (add the bat, remove the text ending)

If it does not work immediately, create a shortcut to the .bat file, rightclick it, go to the Shortcut tab, then Advanced and tick "Run as administrator".

I use it since very long time, whenever the printer doesn't want to do as I want !
Keep it for the next similar situation ! The program is very rapid and seems to resolve all printer problems (until next time )

 

[RogerOver]

.bat files cannot be run as an administrator. But shortcuts to .bat files can. That's why you need to create a shortcut first !

 

[Bighorn]

Sometimes .bat files will run but not remain open to display results unless a Pause is the last line in them.