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Fix: The print spooler service is not running in Windows 11/10

Fix 1 – Automate the Printer Spooler service

You have to automate the Printer Spooler service from the Services utility.

1. At first, press the Windows key+R keys together to access the Run terminal.

2. Then, type “services.msc” and click on “OK“.

This will open up the Services screen.

3. When the Services opens up, scroll down all the way to the “Printer Spooler” service.

4. Just, double-click on the service to access it.

5. In the Printer Spooler Properties window, click on the ‘Startup type:’ drop-down and select the “Automatic” settings.

6. Then, click on “Apply” and click on “OK“.

This will set the Printer Spooler service to run automatically whenever the computer starts up.

Then, restart your computer. When your computer starts up, the Printer Spooler service will also start. Try to print anything.

Fix 2 – Uninstall the printer drivers and printer app

You have to uninstall the printer device from your computer along with all printer-related applications.

Step 1 

You have to uninstall the printer-related softwares, first.

1. At first, right-click on the Windows icon and click on the “Run“.

2. After that, write “appwiz.cpl” and then, click on “OK“.

3. You will see the list of installed apps on the Programs and Features window.

4. Now, right-click on the printer-related software you see in the list, and then click on “Uninstall“.

5. Uninstall all the printer-related software.

Step 2

1. Press the Windows key+X keys together.

2. Then, click on the “Device Manager” to access the Device Manager on your computer.

3. In the Device Manager window, expand the “Print queues” section.

4. Then, right-click on the printer and click on “Uninstall device“. 

5. Finally, click on “Uninstall” to confirm the action.

Then, close the Device Manager window.

After doing all these, restart your computer. Now, Windows will install the default printer driver for your system.

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How to check your laptop Battery Health on Windows 11

Steps to Check Your Laptop Battery Cycle Count

Step 1: Launch the Command Prompt.

Press Windows Logo key + R together to open Run Dialog box.

Then, type cmd and Hit Enter key on your keyboard.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, Copy and Paste the following code :

powercfg /batteryreport

Hit Enter key.

Step 3: The Battery life report will now be saved to the following path.

C:\Users\%username%\battery-report.html

To access this report:

  • Open File Explorer by pressing Win Key + E together.
  • Go to address bar and Copy & paste the above path.
  • Then, Press the Enter Key.

Step 4: This will open the battery report in the default browser (eg:- Google Chrome) on your system .

You can scroll down to read the rest of the battery report which contains battery capacity and history.

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How to find out BIOS Version in Windows 11

Method 1: Through System Information

Step 1: Press the Win + R keys together on your keyboard to open the Run command window.

Step 2: In the Run command window, type msinfo32 in the search bar and press OK to open the System Information window.

Step 3: In the System Information window, go to the right side and check for the BIOS Version/Date.

Now that you know the current BIOS version, make note of it to proceed with the troubleshooting process. You can also export the details by clicking on the File tab and then click on Export.

Method 2: Through Command Prompt

Command Prompt is another great way to find out the current BIOS version of your system, instantly and conveniently. For this, you would need to run the Command Prompt in the elevated mode.

Step 1: Right-click on the Start menu and select Run.

Step 2: In the search field, type cmd and press the Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys together to open Command Prompt with admin rights.

Step 3: In the elevated Command Prompt window, run the below command and hit Enter:

systeminfo | findstr /I /c:bios

Wait till it pulls up the BIOS information, that is, the current BIOS version your system is running.

Method 3: Using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Step 1: Go to Start and type dxdiag in the Windows search bar.

Step 2: In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window, under the System tab go to the System Information section and check for BIOS.

Here you will find the current BIOS version running on your system.

Once done, click on Exit to close the tool and proceed with the troubleshooting process with the information. Now that you have the BIOS version information, you can proceed to fix any issues with your Windows 11 PC.

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