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by natcat

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Each time I open my printers folder the machine locks up. And I also can't print.

Is there anyway to stop and restart a printer service in windows 95

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by hberkhoff

No, the only way to do that is to install an Operating System based on NT, like Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0, or Windows 2000/XP.
In these Operating Systems you have a spooler service which can be stopped or (re)started.

by sgt_shultz

deleting (uninstalling) the printer will delete the print queue...
I would try uninstalling and reinstalling. will it let you open the printers folder in safe mode?

by sgt_shultz

'uninstalling and reinstalling' - the printer that is, not win95...
btw, what model printer is it? is it usb? is it a new printer?

by yimsemail

Some printer software sets up a tool box just for resetting and clearing cue, check your printer manuel. If you have tried reinstalling the printer software with no success you might check your printer port setup and see if this correct.

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