Estimated safety rating

spoolsv.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus or malware. So, if spoolsv.exe is on your PC, 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 use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is stored in C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 89e8550c5862999fcf482ea562b0e98e.

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 showing anything to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which perform useful features to other applications or to Windows in general.

Belongs to the operating system

spoolsv.exe seems 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 put to good use the full power of a current PC processor.

Digitally signed

A digital certificate is missing from this program. The authors did not sign it. This is usually bad.

Can be uninstalled

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