A friends PC running XP is somehow missing spoolsvc.exe and will not print. Is there any way to replace that file without running a installation repair?The PC had been having some virus issues. I think the file might have been deleted by a virus or by the ensuing cleanup.1 person needs an answerI do too

Spoolsvc? Either that is a typo or you still have a virus or the virus was not properly cleanded. Spoolsv.exe is the correct filename for the printer spooler, you can copy it from any other Windows XP machine with the same Service Pack or extract it from the Service Pack itself, you can download the Service Pack from the Microsoft web site.John

If it was indeed a typo, and print spooler was meant, another thought is that the print spooler is not enabled. To check that, do the following:Click the Start Menu, click run, type in "services.msc"In the Services pane, click "Alerter" and scroll down until you see "Print Spooler"Click "Start service" or "Restart service" as appropriate.The print spooler should be enabled.Check to see if printing is enabled.Hope this helpsPost back if needed____________________If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.