how to remove spoolsv.exe?

Question

cpu usage is around 100 percent due to this spoolsv, please advise a solution , steps to remove the same

Answer 1

What is it? SPOOLer SerVice - spoolsv.exe

What does it do?
spoolsv.exe - The spooler service is responsible for managing spooled print/fax jobs

Spoolsv.exe is a Windows System File and should be in a system directory. Should not be disabled and is required for essential applications to work properly. To get control over your running programs we suggest If it is then this application is safe.

Possible steps to take:
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You can check your System Configuration Utility Startup Database
1.Go to Start>Run
2.Then type in mscfonfig press OK
3. Startup Tab
Look at each entry for the file name which will located at the end.

If you see the file and it is listed like this list, then it is a virus:
http://www.pcreview.co.uk/startup/spoolsv.exe.php

Virus Precaution:
The spoolsv.exe which is from Microsoft is located at c:windowsSystem32spoolsv.exe . There are several viruses that run as spoolsv to trick you:

Backdoor.Ciadoor.B - Symantec Corporation
Hacktool.Privshell - Symantec Corporation
VBS.Masscal.Worm (vbs) - Symantec Corporation
Graybird-A @ Sophos
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You should run your virus scan - BTW is it updated and do you have the latest definitions? If not, do that first before running the scan.
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You could run a free, live system scan to determine legitimacy of the spoolsv.exe file on your system.
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/spoolsv/

I use WinTasks 5 Pro and find that it keeps my home LAN free of system bottlenecks and crashes and improves resource usage, blocks dangerous malware from taking over my computers and determines whether a process is safe or if it is a direct security threat

Answer 2

spoolsv is a system process. If you want to remove anything then remove some unnecessary startup programs.To begin with, click on start > run
type msconfig. Press OK
Click on STARTUP tab.
Uncheck all unwanted entries entries there that you do not need at startup. Press OK. Reboot the computer.
if possible uninstall some programs from your computer which are not essential.
(start > control panel >add/remove programs)
Download and install a registry cleaner.
Free RegScrubXP registry cleaner
http://www.sofotex.com/RegScrubXP-download_L7528.html
After running the above program,you can remove obsolete entries from your windows registry.

Answer 3

spoolsv is part of your printing driver. It is used by your PC when printing. If you have the printer shared out, unshare it. You can also try deleting and reinstalling the printer.

Answer 4

it is a system process cant remove i guess