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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 57,856 bytes (85% of all occurrence), 51,200 bytes, 53,248 bytes, 125,952 bytes, 124,928 bytes, 56,832 bytes, 58,368 bytes, 56,320 bytes, 60,928 bytes, 68,608 bytes, 67,584 bytes, 65,024 bytes, 61,440 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.

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If spoolsv.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 70% dangerous. File size is 86,016 bytes (47% of all occurrence), 114,688 bytes, 47,517 bytes, 94,208 bytes, 1,111,821 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\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\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 63% dangerous. File size is 1,082,329 bytes (53% of all occurrence), 1,790,464 bytes, 986,624 bytes, 262,671 bytes, 250,039 bytes, 251,457 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. It is not a Windows core file. spoolsv.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. The program has no visible window. spoolsv.exe is able to hide itself, record inputs, monitor applications.

If spoolsv.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 42% dangerous. File size is 45,056 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 405,504 bytes.

If spoolsv.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 56% dangerous. File size is 35,401 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

Yes, it can be a virus. One way to tell is to right click on it and hit properties. There should be a VERSION tab on the real version. In my case, I had one copy in C:\WINDOWS and a second copy in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32. The one NOT in the System32 directory was a worm.
  Codo  

Other than the Windows system process spoolsv.exe which is used to handle printing process and is important for the secure running of the computer any other spoolsv.exe process can be malicious and act as a backdoor.
  Robin  

This popped up on my computer and tried to access the internet several times and I don't even have a printer!
  John  

This is NOT a Virus, if it is taking over your RAM, i.e. using too much of it, check that there are no print jobs waiting and restart print spooler from the services.msc list
  DBA - Matt  

Just as the previous user. after I deleted the pending jobs the computer worked fine.
  Falcon07  

found I had a file waiting for printing. deleted file now all OK
  David Crowfoot  

Windows print spooler - see link for description of how to fix (http://torque.oncloud8.com/archives/000384.html)
  John   (further information)

it is not a virus and will not harm your computer this website is a load of crap
  _______  

I noticed one day it started to say end program spoolsvs.exe and then i wasnt able to multi task and its taking up 99% Cpu Usage
  Nick  

If you have a network printer installed, but the protocol it uses is not enabled on any of your network interfaces, this also causes spoolsv.exe to run at 100%. enable the necessary protocols, restart and it should return to near-0% cpu usage.
  Andy  

spoolsv.exe is not a virus it self, but can be problematic because it is easily accesible to viruses trojans and worms.
  DUH  

spoolsv.exe is the Microsoft print server. It was in the processes and I did have a print job waiting. I closed the process and it kept coming back until I deleted the print job. Then it stayed away. When I went to try and print again I was told I had to selct a printer and that then I was told the print spooler service is not running. Look to the other versions of this file such as spoolersrv.exe and similar ones. Investigation told me they were trojans etc. although I have no proof.
  Gordon  

High CPU utilization problem solved after deleting all documents queued in Microsoft Image Writer as suggested. Not dangerous in my case, but I wonder if any virus out there piggy backs on it.
  Wei-Chiang Lim  

Sometimes spoolsv.exe colud be a virus if left unnoticed, the variant of that ceratian virus has the ability to hide its registry so be careful!!
  Spectre  

spoolsv.exe is used for printing. i had this problem for a long time, it used 100% of my 256mb memory, my pc wasn't barely moving. I read this forum and deleted and reinstalled my badly installed printer drivers and now my system is running smooth again.
  pinoy_ako  

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