Windows 10 Print Spooler Restart not showing in the event log

Question

_{Monday, April 1, 2019 7:27 PM}

I am doing some trouble shooting, and writing a script. I want to see the event logs were the service restarts, for possible options, and testing. I know I have seen it before (I used to use it as a secondary computer restart check), but I can't find it. Do I have to turn the logging of services on or something?

BlankMonkey

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_{Wednesday, April 3, 2019 12:12 AM}

In Start Search type eventvwr.msc and hit the Enter key.

Select > Applications and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > PrintService

The PrintService folder contains administrative and operational controls for print services in Windows.

Right-click "Operational" and then select "Enable Log." 

S.Sengupta,Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT, Windows Insider MVP

_{Wednesday, April 3, 2019 5:56 AM}

Hi,

When it comes to PrintService Event Log, it includes both an Admin and an Operational log. The Admin log is enabled by default, but the Operational log is not.

To enable the Operational Log, please follow below steps:

1.    Open Event Viewer
2.    Expand Application and Services Logs\Microsoft\Windows\PrintService.
3.    Right-click Operational and choose Enable Log.

Also share you a bit more details for the event ID explanation when you troubleshoot the print spooler log:

Print Spooler Service

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Thanks,

Jenny

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_{Friday, April 5, 2019 6:32 AM}

Hi,

Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful.

Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

Thanks,

Jenny

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_{Tuesday, April 9, 2019 1:34 AM}

Hi BlankMoney,

I am checking to see how things are going there on this post.

You can click “Mark as answer” if any of above reply is helpful. It would make this reply to the top and easier to be found for other people who has the similar problem.

Best Regards,

Jenny

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