Stop Print Spooler from the System Configuration

• 1). Go to "Start," type "msconfig" in the search box and then press "Enter."
  
  
• 2). Click on the "Services" tab in the "System Configuration" dialog box.
  
  
• 3). Uncheck the checkbox for "Print Spooler" below "Service."
  
  
• 4). Click on "Apply" and then click on "OK."
  
  
• 5). Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
  
  

Stop Print Spooler from the Control Panel

• 1). Go to "Start" and click on "Control Panel."
  
  
• 2). Click on "System and Maintenance" and then click on "Administrative Tools."
  
  
• 3). Double-click on "Services" and then click on "Continue" in the "User Account Control" window.
  
  
• 4). Click on "Print Spooler" and then click on "Stop."
  
  

Stop Print Spooler from the Command Prompt

• 1). Log in as an administrator on your computer.
  
  
• 2). Go to "Start," type "cmd" in the search box and then press "Enter."
  
  
• 3). Type "net stop spooler" at the command prompt.
  
  
• 4). Close the command prompt and then restart your computer.