Process Information

Process File: spoolsv.exe
Process Name: Microsoft Printer Spooler Service

Author: Microsoft Corp.
Part Of: Microsoft Windows Operating System

Description:
spoolsv.exe is a Microsoft Windows system executable which handles the printing process. This process is not critical to the running of the system but should be terminated unless suspected of causing problems.

Note: spoolsv.exe could also be a process registered as a backdoor vulnerability which maybe installed for malicious purposes by an attacker allowing access to your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. If unaccounted for, this process should be removed immediately.

Determining whether this process is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from in WinTasks.
The spoolsv.exe file is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder, and you found Spoolsv.exe file on Windows 2000/XP/2003 only. In other cases, spoolsv.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm!

Recommendation for spoolsv.exe:
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly.

System Process: Yes
Application: No
Background Process: Yes
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: No