Monday, May 16, 2011

How to Fix the Spoolsv.exe Application Error

About "spoolsv.exe":

The spooler service (Executable name=Spoolsv.exe) is responsible for managing spooled print/fax jobs.
The spoolsv.exe file is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.

Problem:

When the "spoolsv.exe" error occurs, you may receive an error message similar to the one given below.

Spoolsv.exe - Application Error
The instruction at "0x77fcc2c0" referenced memory at "0x00000000. 
The memory could not be written."

Solution:

1. Right Click on "My Computer" icon from your desktop. Select "Manage". Click on "Services and Applications" and then select "Services"
2. On the Services option. locate the Spooler services in the Services Management Console. Right click on it and then click on Stop.
4. Then double click on "Event Viewer" and clear all "Application" and "System" Events.
3. Double click on the "%systemroot%\System32\Spool\Printers" folder to open it and delete all of the SPL and .SHD files that are in this folder.
4. Finally restart your Spooler service from your Services Management console.