: Right-click it and select Restart . If it isn't running, click Start .
Here is a comprehensive guide to resolving this error across Windows 10 and 11. 1. Restart and Automate the Print Spooler : Right-click it and select Restart
If you are seeing the error message you are likely trying to print or connect a new printer on a Windows computer. Despite the technical-sounding name, this issue rarely involves your actual network domain; it usually indicates a breakdown in communication between your PC and your printer's software. : Double-click "Print Spooler," change the "Startup type"
: Double-click "Print Spooler," change the "Startup type" to Automatic , and click Apply . 2. Take Control via Registry Editor If it hangs or stops
The Print Spooler is the primary software service responsible for managing print jobs. If it hangs or stops, Windows may throw the "Active Directory" error as a generic fallback.
: Press Win + R , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Locate Print Spooler : Find "Print Spooler" in the list.