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spoolsvc.exe file information

The process belongs to the software spoolsvc.exe or Proccess ID by unknown.

Description: File spoolsvc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 90624 bytes (22% of all occurrence), 14004 bytes, 82944 bytes, 60928 bytes, 54784 bytes, 52736 bytes, 45056 bytes, 6643 bytes, 24340 bytes, 95232 bytes, 40960 bytes, 24576 bytes.
There is no description of the program. File spoolsvc.exe is not a Windows core file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce). The program has no visible window. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. spoolsvc.exe is able to monitor applications, hide itself, record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 81% dangerous.

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If spoolsvc.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 345600 bytes. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program is not visible. spoolsvc.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows core file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet.

If spoolsvc.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 68770 bytes. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. File spoolsvc.exe is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet.

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

  • "Microsoft MSUPDATE" definitely not required. Added by the SXTB-A TROJAN!
  • "SPOOL Configuration" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT-KD WORM!
  • "Spooler Subsytem App" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT-MM WORM!
  • "Win32 System Spool" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.UK WORM!

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