Spoolsv.exe is a Windows process and is part of the core system and will by default run on start up, but due to internal errors it can cause high CPU usage errors that cause freezing, system halts and slows down computer performance.
It is also used by hackers which replace the original Spoolsv.exe with a backdoor; a quick scan of your system with a good antispyware application can reveal any potential threats in your computer.
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What is the Spoolsv.exe process?
The actual Spoolsv.exe is an executable file that handles printing processes in Windows, it is responsible for queuing printing tasks. This file is a core Windows file and will load automatically on start up. If Spool.exe is causing high CPU usage errors it is commonly caused by a corrupted print file that is stuck in the system32 folder.
Do the following to attempt to fix the problem:
- Go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services and then stop the Print Spooler Services.
- Turn of the printer
- Navigate to C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS and delete all files found in that folder.
- Turn the printer back on and restart the spool service found in step 1.
This should dramatically decrease Spoolsv.exe CPU usage.
If this does not resolve the issue there is a good chance malware has infected your system and has replaced Spoolsv.exe. This process is a known security issue in Windows and is commonly used by hackers to open backdoors which will allow them to take control of your computer.
To prevent spyware from entering your computer and remove potential threats already located in the system download SpywareCease and scan your system for malware and use it to remove any malware it detects.
Spyware is a very common problem that causes spoolsv.exe high cpu load. This problem can also occur because of registry errors.