How to remove win_spool2 error

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win_spool2.exe file information

The process belongs to the software win_spool2.exe by unknown.

Description: win_spool2.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 29,484 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 56,464 bytes.
There is no description of the program. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. win_spool2.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 58% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as win_spool2.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the win_spool2.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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