2006-11-08 04:30:55 · 4 answers · asked by Ernest Goes To Camp 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hi there,
Whilst Spoolsv.exe CAN be related to your printer, it is also used by spyware & adware so to look like a legitimate file, when it is in fact an infection on your computer.
Here's some detailed information a BAD version of spoolsv.exe:
http://spywarefiles.prevx.com/RRDAJJ6304/spoolsv%252Eexe.html
If you think you are infected with this bad version, then the best and easiest way to remove this is by installing the Free Trial of Prevx1. This will scan your PC and remove this and any other infections free of charge.
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2006-11-08 04:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by Secure Expert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may either be the printer spooler service or a current mass worm going around. To be the safest possible check for any registry entries linking to this file. (go to start > run > msconfig and go to the startup tab.)... If there are any entries that has this file name in there you need to remove them. Also run your anti-spyware and antivirus programs. If you don't have either there are free tools you can use. Before downloading an antivirus program make sure your pc is free from them buy using an online scanner. Kaspersky.com has one. After using that download and install avast from avast.com. After installing it, you will be protected from future viruses and worms. For antispy the 3 best are Ad-Aware, SpyBot Search and Destroy, and Windows Defender. Good Luck...
2006-11-08 12:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/spoolsv.exe.html
It's a normal process for print/fax programs. but if the location of the file is not within the windows directory, it can be a virus.
check the link provided for more info
2006-11-08 12:33:55 · answer #3 · answered by olympikdude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Print spooler.
2006-11-08 12:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋