Err Msg: Error Reading Spooler Temp File

 Last reviewed: May 11, 1995
Article ID: Q126593
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you try to print a document in Microsoft Windows or Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 or 3.11 after you upgrade from Windows version 3.0, you receive the error message: 

   Error reading spooler temp file

CAUSE

This error occurs if you are using Windows version 3.0 Print Manager in Windows or Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 or 3.11.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, expand the PRINTMAN.EX_ file from your original Windows or Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 or 3.11 disks to your Windows directory using the command 

   expand <source>:\printman.ex_ <dest>:\<windows>\printman.exe
where <source> is the floppy disk drive containing the original Windows or Windows for Workgroups disk, <dest> is the hard disk on your computer containing your Windows directory, and <windows> is the Windows directory. For example, if the original Windows disk is in drive A and your Windows directory is called WINDOWS on drive C, use the command: 

   expand a:\printman.ex_ c:\windows\printman.exe
The PRINTMAN.EX_ file is located on the following disks: 

   Product/Version               3.5" HD Disk #   5.25" HD Disk #
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   Windows 3.1                         4                4
   Windows 3.11                        4                5
   Windows for Workgroups 3.1          5                7
   Windows for Workgroups 3.11         3                5

KBCategory: kbprint kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 printman

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Last reviewed: May 11, 1995
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