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 cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against potential security problems.

Executable file path

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

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 153f12de99760acc89f53848ded45679.

Is running as a service

This application 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 useful programs, which provide useful features to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.

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

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can exploit the full power of a current computer processor.

Digitally signed

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

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from 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 application does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.