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ERROR_REDIR_PAUSED 0x00000048 [Solved]
Clearing the print queue is the easiest fix
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Published onSeptember 10, 2024
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TheERROR_REDIR_PAUSEDWin32 error, with code72 (0x48), is encountered while printing, accessing a printer, performing disk operations, or when opening a document, say PDF. The error message reads,The specified printer or disk device has been paused.
The common causes forError Redir Pausedinclude corrupt/outdated printer or disk driver, issues with the print queue, misconfigured power settings, disabled disk or printer state, and corrupt system files.
Before you start troubleshooting, install all pending Windows updates, reboot the printer, and reconnect the printer/disk (whichever is throwing the error). For many, these basic checks should do the trick!
How can I fix ERROR_REDIR_PAUSED?
1. Clear the print queue
The72 (0x48) The specified printer or disk device has been pausedmessage often appears when theprint queue is stuckor corrupt. So, your primary approach should be to clear the print queue!
2. Reinstall the printer and disk drivers
3. Update the printer and disk drivers
Outdated drivers are a common reason behind Win32 errors, and a quick fix is to update the disk’s driver orinstall the latest printer drivers, depending on the faulty module.
If Windows tells you that the best drivers are already installed, visit the manufacturer’s website, check the newest releases, and thenmanually install the latest drivers!
4. Reconfigure power management
5. Make sure the disk and printer are available
5.1 Disable pause printing
5.2 Set the disk to online
6. Repair the corrupt system files
The72 (0x48) ERROR_REDIR_PAUSEDerror is often caused bycorrupted system files. In this case, running the SFC(System File Checker)andDISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)scans will replace all problematic protected system files with their cached copy!
7. Perform a system restore
If a system restore fails to resolve theERROR_REDIR_PAUSEDsystem error, you can alwaysreinstall Windows. And in case this, too, doesn’t work, contact the printer or disk manufacturer and get it inspected for hardware faults.
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For any queries or to share which fix worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
