Could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer. Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.

Problem

When trying to print a document, an error comes up saying something like, there's no printer available and or install printer drivers and software. Uninstalling and reinstalling the software drivers fail to complete. Further research shows me that the Print Spooler is stopped in the Computer Management/Service console. When I attempt to start the print spooler service, the following error message pops up:

"Could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer. Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified."

Cause

Missing Print Spooler File

The missing file is the "spoolsv.exe" and should be located in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\system32

There are three options you can consider.

The first is to copy the spoolsv.exe from a Windows XP CD and paste it in the following directory: C:\WINDOWS\system32

The second option is to simply copy it from another Windows XP computer and paste that file in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\system32

The third option is to simply download the file from this website, simply click the link spoolsv.exe

Once the above is complete, the service must be started right click my computer, click manage, on the left click services and applications, click services. on the right side, look for print spooler, double left click on it, select start, close the system services window.

That's it, you should be able to print now.