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HP Desktop: Cant add printer - Print Spooler not running error

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:01:05 -0700

I have a HP desktop running Vista 32bit. The printer has stopped working. The printer is fine and so is the USB cable. I have tried a few USB ports that work with other devices. I tried reinstalling driver - I get the popup that driver installs correctly and device is ready to use

however no printer shows up under PRINTERS. If I go Control Panel > printers the pane is empty!

Trying to ADD a printer I get error

I can't reinstall the OS as the system controls a medical machine and the installed application is not easily recovered. System Restore is not enabled either!

⟐ Answer deleted 4月 18, 2022 at 2:01 GMT-7

HP Envy Rove 20-k014us: My headphones don't work when I plug it into the jack?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:03:30 -0700

My headphones work fine when I'm using them on my phone but for some reason they don't work when I plug it into my computer. How do I fix this?

⟐ Commented 8月 22, 2023 at 0:03 GMT-7

HP Compaq 8200 Elite: When I turn on the pc, the fan is on but pc isn't booting up.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:37:25 -0700

When I turn on the pc, the fan is on but pc isn't booting up. keeps making sounds with the fan

⟐ Answer accepted 12月 23, 2025 at 18:37 GMT-7

HP DC5700: My pc is not starting just making beeps 9 times with red light blinks

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:43:46 -0700

my pc is not starting just constantly beeping for nine times with red light flash again & again. I can’t recognize what problem it has, I watched some videos to fix it on youtube but I find out that my pc is beeping for 9 times all of the videos that I watched on youtube have the solution for 5 beeps none have 9 beep problem solution.

⟐ Answer accepted 4月 18, 2022 at 9:43 GMT-7

HP ENVY 23-d060qd TouchSmart: Why is my computer running slowly?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:48:53 -0700

The computer is running slowly and I am not sure why. It started out fine, but as time goes on, the computer only gets slower.

⟐ Answered 9月 30, 2025 at 5:48 GMT-7

HP a6500f: Hard drive is full of virus. How do I fix it?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:33:43 -0700

Hard drive is full of virus. How do i fix it

⟐ Commented 2月 22, 2026 at 5:33 GMT-7

HP DC5700: Makes beeps when the pc turns on and pc dispaly doesnt sho

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:01:57 -0700

When my pc turns on it constalty makes beeping sounds and doesnt stop the diaplay doesnt turn on,the monitor works fine

⟐ Commented 3月 10, 2022 at 11:01 GMT-7

HP DC5700: cpu fan is spinning very fast and no signal from computer no display

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:58:01 -0700

cpu fan is spinning very fast and no signal from computer no display

⟐ Commented 3月 29, 2026 at 23:58 GMT-7

HP Compaq 8200 Elite: My PC beeps and won't start

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:04:38 -0700

When I start my PC it's not working and beep sound is coming and not starting any solution?

⟐ Commented 12月 19, 2025 at 9:04 GMT-7

HP MS213 AIO: HP All-In-One has power problem

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:22:12 -0700

I have a HP Pavilion All-In-One desktop, model no. MS219 running Win 10 OS.

I push the start button and the power light on the front blinks but the computer won't start. The power light on the back is on, indicating there is power to the computer. Once I hit the power on button on the front of the computer the power light blinks but then if I push the power button again the power light doesn't blink. I have to disconnect the power cord then reconnect it and the process starts all over again.

I've look online, everywhere I could think, but to no avail.

Can anyone give me any advice as to what is going on and perhaps what to do to fix it?

⟐ Commented 10月 04, 2023 at 14:22 GMT-7

HP DC5700: The light turns on, but the computer does not turn on

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:22:07 -0700

There is a problem with the computer start button, as I press the button, the light turns on, but the computer does not turn on

⟐ Commented 4月 19, 2023 at 11:22 GMT-7

HP ENVY 23-d060qd TouchSmart: Why are my speakers not working?

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 09:22:38 -0700

I can't figure out how to get my speakers to work again. No sound is coming from them.

⟐ Commented 8月 27, 2016 at 9:22 GMT-7

HP Pavilion 700: transfer data from dead HP hard drive?

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:02:14 -0700

My HP has died, mother board I think. I want to recover data from the hard drive (HD) on the old PC and transfer my data to a new PC. With my old PC dead, how can I move the information from the old PC to the new PC? Is there a way to use the pwr supply and the HD alone from the old unit and cable up to the new unit? Or even to a memory media stick?

⟐ Commented 12月 13, 2013 at 17:02 GMT-7

HP Desktop: HP computer flashes red light and beeps 5 times

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:36:08 -0700

My HP computer flashes red light and beeps 5 times stops then 5 more on and on ,this at start up will not start . I have unplugged hard drive, memory stick replaced CMOS battery,still not starting. I have a new hard drive and CD Drive, but they are not installed for the current problem. Any ideas . Computer is HP elite Desk.

Thanks,

⟐ Commented 9月 09, 2025 at 21:36 GMT-7

HP xw6600 Workstation: Click any button to continue problem

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 21:41:10 -0700

Click any button to continue problem Solution

⟐ Commented 2月 08, 2025 at 21:41 GMT-7

HP Z4 G4 Workstation: Gets power and fan spin. No POST

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:06:52 -0700

I recently acquired one of these workstations that I'm trying to get up and running. Here are the symptoms in case anyone has ideas, but I currently have it narrowed down to either the Power Supply, or the board.

Turns on when you connect power. You do not need to press the power button. It just turns on.
CPU, GPU, and PSU fans all spin. PSU will start to spin aggressively if left on for a while. (I don't remember if the memory fans spin; I took that assembly out so I could see).
No video output. Can't try onboard graphics because it has a Xeon CPU. So no iGPU.
No beep codes, blink codes, or other errors.

I would specifically like to know if the PSU is at fault (it's my current theory). Problem being. it's a proprietary power supply.

So. How do I test it? I am probably going to take the housing off and just look. But NOT TOUCH anything because I don't have a death wish. But I'm invested. And this is taking up residence in my brain.

PSU in Question. Specs/model number and weirdo connectors.

I'll probably cave and buy a new one, but I would rather be sure before I invest $$.

Stuff I have already tried. In case someone has other ideas that aren't Power Supply.

Parsing down to minimum config (Only CPU, one stick of RAM)
BIOS recovery
Installing a known good GPU
Remounting the CPU
Swapping RAM sticks around (It has 8 slots. 3 were populated. I verified they were in the correct layout and tried various sticks in the Number 1 slot.

UPDATE 04.20.2024 - Somehow this thread keeps finding people and I have still not fixed this or found a definitive answer to my question, but hopefully these voltages will help someone, or at least contribute to this discussion. I should add, I do not believe these voltages are correct.

Measured voltages on my connector when both connectors are attached to the board and power on is attempted.

Colors are constent with typical markings

Orange = 3.3V
Red = 5V
Yellow = 12V
Black = Ground or Voltage measured
Purple = 1V (I am not convinced this is normal, but nevertheless have nothing specific to compare to).

Even though my device powers on almost immediately after the PSU is connected to power, I can power off. Voltages with the power off.

Anything not marked has no voltage and all previously 12V lines have very nominal voltage (~.08V).

I am again starting to think the PSU is to blame. I have checked the board pretty thoroughly previously for shorts, but since it is a rather large board, this is somewhat difficult.

⟐ Answered 3月 03, 2026 at 6:06 GMT-7

HP Envy 700-030qe: Is it okay to turn off the computer with the power button?

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:15:39 -0700

I have heard that it is bad to turn off your computers by holding the power button. I do it a lot because I don't like having to go to the menu and shut it down every time. Is there a real drawback to me doing this?

⟐ Commented 2月 10, 2023 at 7:15 GMT-7

HP DC5700: XP will not upgrade to Windows 8

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:38:18 -0700

I purchased the upgrade for Windows 8 thinking all would be easy and fast.

After much research and time, I have come to the conclusion that XP just won't upgrade unless you have a 64 bit system Is this true?

Can I add 32 bit to the present machine and use the upgrade that I have already purchased.

Should I just get a new PC? Can this machine be made useful and secure on the internet?

⟐ Answer edited 9月 28, 2023 at 18:38 GMT-7

HP Envy 700-030qe: Why do I have to update Windows?

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:56:38 -0700

The computer is asking me to update to the newest version of Windows. Is it safe? Why should I upgrade?

⟐ Answered 9月 23, 2022 at 5:56 GMT-7

HP ENVY 23-d060qd TouchSmart: From where can I buy the glass?

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:55:49 -0700

I need to replace the glass. I just cannot find it anywhere to buy.

⟐ Commented 4月 25, 2021 at 8:55 GMT-7