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Windows Security Alert: Disable Print Spooler

Read about PrintNightmare

It's a quick fix!

Just disable Print Spooler service on Windows 10 and Windows Server environments.

  • Open PowerShell as Administrator
  • Run Command:
Stop-Service -Name Spooler -Force
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Prevent the service from starting back up again during restart:

Set-Service -Name Spooler -StartupType Disabled
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We hope this helps save you from ransomware.

Chapman Digital

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