Printer Spooler error 1053

PRINTER SPOOLER
"error 1053: the service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion"


1. Open run box > type services.msc

2. Look for Printer Spooler > right click and select properties

3. Click on Log On tab

4. Uncheck "allow services to interact with desktop"

5. Click apply

6. Click on General tab

7. Click START


source: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/65681-63-print-spooler-service-start