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Spoolsv.exe
Spooler SubSystem App
Description
Spoolsv.exe is the spooler service and is responsible for managing spooled print/fax jobs. This is considered a critical process within Windows and cannot be terminated with Task Manager.
The Print Spooler service loads files to memory for later printing.
Spoolsv.exe is a 32/64-bit executable for a graphics UI style application.
The WinSxS directory holds Windows Side-by-Side DLLs. WinSxS allows multiple versions of the same DLL (code libraries) to exist on the same system. This ensures that every application will get the DLL version they were tested and designed for. The result is improved application and system stability. See details for full directory location.
There are no known security risks in using Spoolsv.exe assuming it has not been modified or replaced by virus or malware and it resides in the default directory. This file is installed as part of the Windows operating system.
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Additional Analysis
The newest version of Spoolsv.exe requires a C++ library, and was likely written in Micorsoft Visual C++. It was likely built using Visual Studio 2008.
This program does not appear to be internally referenced by any other file.
The file spoolsv.exe is a service that runs by itself and the service can interact with the desktop. It is included as part of the standard Windows file set from Microsoft. The service is loaded as part of the SpoolerGroup group. Depending on the hardware and installation type it may not be active.
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