Generally, this error “The Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable” means that your computer is unable to locate and connect with your printer. So, you cannot proceed with the procedures anymore.
As per this process, your computer gets permission to manage and distribute the resources. In case, you encounter this issue, it simply depicts that you have any issue with the drivers, UAC or permissions, etc.
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If you are facing the error “The Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable”, this article will surely help you. In this article, we have listed the best solutions to get rid of this error as soon as possible.
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Fix 1: Resetting Printer Spooler Settings
Spooler service is generally a software program that helps the user in handling all the printing works that are delivered to the computer printer. This print spooler service can be seen by the users. Also, they are allowed to cancel any on-going printing jobs.
Nevertheless, this service also enables the users to manage the works that are available on the waitlist. Here are the steps that will guide you to reset the Printer Spooler settings and resolve your issues.
Step 1: First of all, click on the Windows key and R key at the same time to open the Run dialogue box. In the dialogue box, type “Services.msc” and hit the enter button.
Step 2: A new list of services will appear on the screen. Look for the “Print Spooler” service from that list. Double click on the service and you will see its Properties. Now, select the “Stop” button below the system status option. Then, click on “OK” and proceed.
Step 3: The service is disabled. So, we can concentrate on deleting the printer files now. Therefore, click on the Windows key and E key together. This will enable quick access to you. Now, you need to click on the “This PC” option from the left corner of the screen.
Step 4: After that, go to the location given below:
C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS
In case, this folder asks you for permission to get the access, click on continue to proceed.
Step 5: From the folder, you need to select the Printers’ folder and delete all the files. Once done, close the window.
Step 6: Next, go to the Service tab again and Start the “Printer Spooler” service. Do not forget to keep the Startup type to “Automatic”.
Step 7: Lastly, restart your device to see that the printer is connecting now.
Fix 2: Adding Printer Manually and Updating Drivers
If the first method fails then you can try this method. We will try to connect the printer to your computer with another method. Generally, the printer connects with your system automatically while you connect with all the installed drivers.
So, in this method, we will try to update the drivers and add them to your computer manually. This can help you to connect your printer with the computer. The steps are as follows:
Step 1: At first, you need to remove the connection of your printer from the list of connected devices. So, open the control panel. To open the control panel, press the Windows and R Key simultaneously. Then type “control panel” and hit the Enter button.
Step 2: Â In the control panel, choose the “Large Icons” available at the top-right screen. After that, click on the “Devices and Printers”.
Step 3: Find your Printer and right-click on it and look for the “Remove Device” option. Then, click on it and you will see a UAC popping up. Click on the same to confirm you as an administrator.
Step 4: You will also get the “Add a printer” option on the top of the same window. Furthermore, a wizard will appear that will offer guidance regarding adding the printer with the computer. Connect the printer appropriately with the computer. In case, you use a wireless network, you can plug the printer through a USB on your computer.
Step 5: Now, go to the official website of the manufacturer to download the latest and updated drivers accessible. Then, click on the Windows + R key to launch Run. Here, type “devmgmt.msc” and hit on the enter button.
Step 6: Next, go to the subcategory of the “Printer queues” and look for your printer. Then right-click on your printer name and select the “Update Driver” option.
Step 7: After that, you need to choose the “Browse my computer for driver software” option.
Step 8: Lastly, look for the location where the latest drivers were downloaded. When you find it, select it and install the same by clicking on the “Next” option. Once you have completed the above steps, restart the computer.
Fix 3: Granting Access to Printer Ports and Windows
In case, both the above fixes fail to resolve the issue, you can try to change the consent of files in the registry editor. If your account has no access to the important key like Printer Ports, you can encounter this issue again and again.
The steps for the same are discussed below:
Step 1: Launch the Run application by clicking on Windows + R key at the same time. Then, write “regedit” and hit enter.
Step 2: After going to the registry editor window, go to the location mentioned below:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows NT > CurrentVersion
Step 3: Next, you need to right-click on the “Devices” option and then click on the “Permission”.
Step 4: A new list will emerge on the screen. Find your account and select it from the list. Then click beside all the checkboxes available in the “Allow” column. Keep a strict eye that you haven’t checked any of the checkboxes under the “Deny” column.
Step 5: You need to follow the same process for the entries of “PrinterPorts” and “Windows”.
Step 6: Lastly, you can restart your computer and the error is resolved now.
Tip: Also, you can reinstall the printer in case the printer still shows any issues after completing the above steps.
Fix 4: Recognizing Printer using Other Applications
This is the last method that will surely help you if you are not satisfied with all the above methods. In this fi, we will recognize the printer with the help of other applications. We will discuss this with the help of Notepad because it is available on every computer.
All the necessary steps are mentioned below:
Step 1: First of all, right-click on the desktop and click on New. Then select Text Document.
Step 2: Here in the blank space, you need to type anything. After that click on File and then select the Print option.
Step 3: You will find a new pop-up window will appear. This will display a list of printers installed in your device. Look for your printer. If you are unable to find it, then select the “Find Printer…” option present on the right side. This will indicate the windows to detect your printer and you will get rid of this issue easily.
Note: Some users have solved their issue by upgrading their Office Suite. It might happen that some of the files are corrupted and cause this error “The Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable”.
Also, check that you have an updated Windows OS with the help of Windows update Manager. If you still face the error “The Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable”, try to run the Printer Troubleshooter.
Also, check once that the printer is connecting with any other computer without any issues. This can also eradicate the error.
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Conclusion
We have discussed all the best possible ways to resolve the error “The Active Directory Domain Services is currently unavailable“. Try all the methods and follow all the steps carefully. Hopefully, this article has helped you to get rid of this error and your printer is connected with your computer.
