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spolsv.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is spolsv.exe

The file spolsv.exe is a Windows executable file that appears to be lacking a definitive product name or process involved. It is located in the Windows folder and is not visible to a user who explores the said folder. Neither is it known to be an important component of the Windows operating system. It is believed to be part of an upgrade for the Microsoft browser Internet Explorer. However, there are also sites that claim that spolsv.exe was developed by both Ahnlab, Inc. and Creative Technology Ltd. as the program Creative CTSched. Most likely, it is one of the many files, usually unused, that Windows places on a computer during installation. It is considered to be an executable file that does not harm the computer but may also act as camouflage to those files that have been put in the computer to cause harm to it.

How can I stop spolsv.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. spolsv.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down spolsv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop spolsv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 spolsv.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 spolsv.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if spolsv.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 spolsv.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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