Associated Program:
Winlog or eScan Internet Security
Programm Category:
Utility Tool Software
What is spooler.exe
Termed Spool Mail Sender as its service name, the spooler.exe file is an instance of a Windows process, and a component of the software eScan Internet Security, or Winlog, a product created by MicroWorld Technologies, Inc. Spool Mail Sender, or spooler.exe, is used for the management of spooled print or fax activities. It is bundled in Winlog, or eScan Internet Security, for the particular task to allow a user print in the background even without the computer tied up. Once the software that houses the file spooler.exe is installed on the computer, this module is called by other processes to launch and execute itself, then runs in the background of the system. That being said, this file process needs to remain running on the computer system or in the background to enable the software that is associated with it. If this file is deleted or stopped, it may be enough to disable the program eScan Internet Security, or Winlog.
How can I stop spooler.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. spooler.exe. is used by Winlog or eScan Internet Security, If you shut down spooler.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop spooler.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Winlog or eScan Internet Security, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Winlog or eScan Internet Security, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is spooler.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if spooler.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if spooler.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that spooler.exe, belongs to, in this case Winlog or eScan Internet Security