file.net

How to remove spools error

The free file information forum can help you find out if spools.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

 Click to Run a Free Scan for spools.exe related errors

spools.exe file information

The process Norton Internet Security Service belongs to the software Norton Internet Security Service or spools.exe by StarMicro.

Description: File spools.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 2125312 bytes (37% of all occurrence), 260608 bytes, 64000 bytes, 671232 bytes, 1777152 bytes, 729088 bytes.
The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. File spools.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). spools.exe is able to hide itself, record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 88% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify spools.exe related errors

If spools.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 52% dangerous. File size is 94208 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 94720 bytes. The program is not visible. File spools.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows system file. spools.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications.

If spools.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 74% dangerous. File size is 673792 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. File spools.exe is not a Windows system file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. spools.exe is able to hide itself.

If spools.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 490496 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Microsoft Windows Update" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.TD WORM!
• "Print Spooler" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT-LD WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as spools.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the spools.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.

spools scanner

Security Task Manager shows all running Windows tasks including embedded hidden functions (e.g. keyboard or browser monitoring, autostart entry). A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware, keylogger or a Trojan.

Spyware Doctor detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, malware and tracking threats from your hard disk. Ideal supplement to Security Task Manager.

Registry Booster free scans, cleans, repairs and optimizes your system.

Other processes

avast.setup asghost.exe ixt3.dll spools.exe wininit32.exe anamgr.exe zunelauncher.exe uzshlex.dll sam.jar iecheck.exe smbios.sys [all]