Estimated safety rating

spoolsv.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if spoolsv.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against threats.

Executable file path

The default name and folder where this program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is fe0cb40f36d3fcdd3a1b312ef72c38d5.

Is running as a service

This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which provide useful features to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

spoolsv.exe seems to have something to do with Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This application can use the full power of a modern PC cpu.

Digitally signed

spoolsv.exe is digitally signed. Today most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to spoolsv.exe checks out perfectly. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.