Cannot start print service/MS Q314876

[NJcow]

I am trying to install networked printers on my Dell inspiron 5150 laptop. I had them originally but coupla weeks ago, I los t netowrk and Internet connectivity(dont know why). Rebooted all pcs' all fine again, but lost printer connections from laptop.
Message after tryng to install net printer - The operation cannot be completed. MS knowledge base says print spool isnt started. So I goto servicves, its set to Automatic, adn try starting. I then get error - Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.
This is admin login, any ideas?
thanx in advance.

 

[bcastner]

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm;814112

 

[bcastner]

Let try that link again:

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm

 

[NJcow]

Hee, nice linkage...
Anyways, tried the info from link that worked, none of those steps worked.
I'll dig some more to see what else can be done.
As always, thanks bcastner..

 

[NJcow]

Woohoo figured it out...
Last resort left me checking tabs in print spool properties, when I cant figure it out, I just start clickin things ... In there was a dependancy for 'LexBce , dont know what it is or how it got there, but proly Lexmark related. I started this service, and whammo, print spool service started.
Problem fixed.