How to remove spool32 error

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spool32.exe file information

The process belongs to the software spool32.exe or Outerinfo by unknown.

Description: File spool32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 403649 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 413696 bytes.
There is no file information. The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The file is not a Windows system file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. spool32.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 98% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"Spooler Sub System Process" definitely not required. Added by the YAB.A TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as spool32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the spool32.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

related to printer [ windows me ]

It showed up on my WINme PC, although I don't have a printer installed. It acts like malwware.
aslss

Andrew Meador beschreibt eine Datei Namens Spoolsvr.exe. Diese hat mit Spool32.exe nichts zu tun!
Scotty

According to my Zone Labs Firewall, this program is repeatedly trying to access to the internet. I'm trying to figure out WHY... especially if the executable file is just the "Printer Spooler" that "Alex" and many others say it is. What could a printer spooler want with access to the internet?
Brook

apart from being printer related, it's a pain in the ass! aol triggers it, as does microsoft word... It makes me believe my computer has sentience as it starts when my pc boots up. Sometimes it dosen't! It's a wierd one I haven't sussed yet.
1

Sdbot.GN creates the file SPOOLSVR.EXE in the Windows system directory. This file contains the code of the backdoor.
Andrew Meador (further information)

Printer Spooler
Alex

Summary: 2 users think spool32.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users think spool32.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade spool32.exe ("not sure about it").

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