Error Function Discovery Print Provider Dll Has Stopped Working Guide

Faulting application name: svchost.exe_FDResPub, faulting module name: FDResPub.dll

The error arises when the service interacts with the Print Spooler service and finds an invalid state or corrupted data. Common triggers:

The specific DLL associated with this error is usually WSDPrintProxy.dll or related files stored in C:\Windows\System32\ . Its job is to implement the protocol for printers. When this DLL "stops working," Windows can no longer communicate with network printers using that protocol, and the system throws the error dialog. Faulting application name: svchost

Delete everything in that folder (don't worry, these are just temporary files). Go back to Services and the Print Spooler again. 3. Update the Driver

Only do this if you are comfortable with system-level file operations. Incorrect file versions can cause deeper issues. When this DLL "stops working," Windows can no

After resolving the issue, take these preventive steps:

| User Profile | Recommendation | | :--- | :--- | | | Ignore or disable FDResPub (Fix 4) | | Small office, network printers | Apply Fix 1 + Fix 2 first; if persists, re-add printers by IP | | Enterprise managed PC | Check Group Policy; likely a driver issue – contact IT | | After Windows update | Uninstall latest update via Settings → Windows Update → Update history | After resolving the issue

– It does not cause data loss or crashes, only an annoyance and potential discovery failure.