Estimated safety rating

spoolsv.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if spoolsv.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, this program is located in C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is c05a19a38d7d203b738771fd1854656f.

Is running as a service

This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without displaying any user interface to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which provide useful features to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Belongs to the operating system

spoolsv.exe appears 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 program can exploit the full power of a modern computer processor.

Digitally signed

spoolsv.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to spoolsv.exe is valid. 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 program does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.