without changing it:
Some older malware specifically targets the spooler (e.g., the notorious “Print Nightmare” exploits). Stopping the spooler can be a temporary mitigation while you scan for threats. net stop spooler
Avoid stopping the spooler if:
If the Print Spooler service is utilizing high CPU or memory resources (indicative of a driver memory leak or infinite loop), stopping the service is the immediate remediation step to stabilize the system before updating or reinstalling drivers. without changing it: Some older malware specifically targets
: If you get this error, ensure you opened the Command Prompt as an Administrator . net stop spooler