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Spool32 error

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by editor8

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I get Spool32 errors in Win98 on specific programs only: WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS, MSWord, but NOT Pagemaker6.5 or WordPerfect 8. The error freezes whatever program was trying to print and printing is thereafter impossible. This just cropped up without any system changes. // A friend has the same error, but it happens no matter what he prints from.

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by draiche

This is a common error in 98SE, but has many different causes. If you search the Microsoft knowledgebase you will find many useful articles. I have had some machines where they work, but no luck on others. The other thing you can try is to put the spool32.exe in your startup, if it is a DLL conflict with other programs this will put it in memory first.

by editor8

Sorry, but I was looking for a quick answer, not a place to find many possible answers...

by cal.williams

If the MS patches do not fix the problem, or if you need a temporary quick-fix work-around, go into the printer settings and select "print direct to printer." This by-passes Spool32.

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