Estimated safety rating

spoolsv.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if spoolsv.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your PC against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is located in C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 2e3976c857d7230ec8d2b2276e688255.

Is running as a service

This application is a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without showing any user interface to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which provide useful functions to other programs or to Windows in general.

Belongs to the operating system

spoolsv.exe appears to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

This is a x64 executable. It uses the full capacity of modern computer processors.

Digitally signed

spoolsv.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most clean software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to spoolsv.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.