Estimated safety rating

spoolsv.exe is a application which is probably legit. 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 clean, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself your PC against threats.

Executable file path

The default filename and directory where the program is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 86e4a5c77bb54e6a86d0495d7c340555.

Is running as a service

This application is a Windows service. This means it operates 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 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

This is a 64-bit executable. It runs using the full capacity of nowadays' computer processors.

Digitally signed

spoolsv.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from spoolsv.exe verifies as ok. 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 an uninstall command set up in registry.