Spool and Temporary Files Remain in the Windows\Spool\Printers or Windows\Temp Folders After You Print (308107)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q308107

SYMPTOMS

After all of your print jobs are finished, spool (.spl) and temporary (.tmp) files may remain in the Windows\Spool\Printers or Windows\Temp folders.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, manually delete the .spl or .tmp files from the Windows\Spool\Printers or Windows\Temp folders.

MORE INFORMATION

By default, spool (.spl) and temporary (.tmp) files are automatically deleted after all of your print jobs finish unless the logical printer settings state otherwise. Spool files are the actual spool (print job) files. Temporary files are usually associated with LPR print jobs.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbprint KB308107
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