Printing after SP2

> Many people who download the XP Service Pack find their
> printers do not work.
>
> Microsoft know of the problem but have not made it simple
> for people to correct, and you will be frustrated by
> seeking an answer through Microsoft.
>
> You should do a Google search with "XP Service Pack" and
> the name of your printer. You will find a patch can be
> downloaded for almost every printer that has a problem
> with XP Service Pack.
>
> If like me, you are using a Canon MPC190, this is the way
> to fix the problem:
>
> 1- Download this file from Canon:
> http://download.canon.com.au/mpc190p...x0tMPSxpsp2.EX
> E
> 2- Run the patch and reboot windows
>
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>
> When Microsoft decides not to be so arrogant, they will
> fix such problems themselves!
>

> Have just loaded SP2 I have found that the printer no longer works and
> when i
> look for it its gone. When I try to reinstall [or just plain install] i
> find
> that i am greeted by the message "Printer spooler not in service" i have
> tried both at the command prompt and through admin tools to get it to
> start
> but find further error message "Could not start the printer spooler on
> local
> computer, Error 1068. The dependency service or group failed to start".
> Any
> suggestions please. Thanks. Ps I'm Richard. Thanks again
>