How to remove spoolsv error

spoolsv.exe file information

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Description: File spoolsv.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 57856 bytes (84% of all occurrence), 51200 bytes, 53248 bytes, 124928 bytes, 56832 bytes, 58368 bytes, 56320 bytes, 68608 bytes, 61440 bytes.
File spoolsv.exe is a Windows core system file. The program is not visible. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 6% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If spoolsv.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 67% dangerous. File size is 86016 bytes (52% of all occurrence), 114688 bytes, 47517 bytes, 1111821 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. spoolsv.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). spoolsv.exe is able to hide itself, record inputs, monitor applications.

If spoolsv.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 72% dangerous. File size is 1082329 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 262671 bytes, 250039 bytes, 251457 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. spoolsv.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications.

If spoolsv.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 42% dangerous. File size is 45056 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 405504 bytes.

If spoolsv.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 56% dangerous. File size is 35401 bytes.

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

• "Print Spooler" definitely not required. Added by the CIADOOR.B TROJAN! Note - "Spoolsv.exe" is located in the Windows or Winnt directory, and not in System32, like the legitimate Spoolsv.exe system file
• "Spoolsv" definitely not required. Added by the CIADOOR.121 VIRUS! Note - "Spoolsv.exe" is located in the Windows or Winnt directory, and not in System32, like the legitimate Spoolsv.exe system file

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

Links: spoolsv.exe, spoolsv.exe

Usually I use my computer for work related business. Some of those files cannot be save it. I realized a tricky way to save them through Microsoft Office Document Image Writer, the document become open with this program and later you can save it. When I read some of the comments I found one exposing conflicts with Microsoft Office Document Image Writer immediately I went to the Printer & Faxes folder and there it was several jobs pending in this folder. They were removed and the computer start working just fine, Seems for my perspective a conflict in the operative system and not a virus/worm.
   

File is completely safe
  Chris  

Vielleicht baut der Prozess eine Verbindung zu einem möglichen Print-Server auf. Dies wäre sinnvoll, wenn mehrer Rechner an einem Drucker angeschlossen sind und Druckaufträge eingereiht werden müssen. Doch dann müßte man doch Adresse und Port irgendwo konfigurieren können?
  tpet  

A pdf file didn't print and was still in the HP printer spool. From Start, Printers, open the printer and cancel the document. It won't end until you reboot, then the problem goes away.
  bjp  

Uses internet access for network printing/shared printers
  A-Mor  

spooLsv.exe is for printers, as many people have said. spooIsv.exe (notice it's a capital i), however is spyware, as far as I know
   

Norton07 picked it up attempting to load unusual DLLs. It uses up my CPU time and a big chunk of memory. I don't have ANY faxes or printers installed, either hardware, nor software. It is feasible that a hacker would overwrite the genuine file when it's not in use, with a genuine spooler service plus a backdoor.
  stabb  

Ran S&D and AVG. No threats found. Had 3 items in print queue on image writer. Canceled all and problem went away. this was for spoolsv.exe
  JC  

Spoolsv.exe doesn't turn up on Security task manager (purchased from this site), when it tries to connect to the internet
  Arkane  

Might hang if there's a faulty print driver. Just reset Print Spooler service (or disable it if you don't print)
   

it is just a windows application. From time to time it like many other programs "hangs" and uses lots of memory. like what was posted up before, restart the spooler program and refresh the job/Document query window and that should clear up the problem. You don't have to scan it for a virus but it never hurts to be that cautious. As with any program it can be infected with a virus but more than likely it has "hung". It and several other progams periodically access the internet to check for updates. Most firewalls and internet security software pop up alerts when programs access the internet.
  Kevin  

This may be dangerous sometimes, it was stopped by my processor's DEP(Data Execution Prevention) function yesterday for the first time but i found it in system32 so it is not dangerous. If u do not know enough, Don't mislead people.
  geek_1  

Check your Microsoft Office Document Image Writer. There is likely a print job in the queue for this printer. This is the cause for the SPOOLSV.EXE to hog system resources. Delete the print job and you will be amazed.
  ChuckDeisel  

Print spooler service. If it is using CPU cycles frequently, check the status of all installed printers to see if a document is trying to print, possibly on a printer that is disconnected. Delete all print jobs and CPU usage should drop back to 0
  boxmonkey  

I did as a couple of you suggested and checked old printer ques, whose printer is no longer present and there was one full of old files.
  Dallas  

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