# Delete print queue 1. Open Command Prompt as **Administrator**:

*Click the Start button, type* `cmd`, *right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "**Run as administrator**".*

2. Stop the Print Spooler Service:

*Type* `net stop spooler` *and press Enter.*

3. Delete the Print Queue Files:

*Type* `del %systemroot%\System32\spool\printers\* /Q` *and press Enter.*

4. Start the Print Spooler Service:

*Type* `net start spooler` *and press Enter.*