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spoolsv.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is spoolsv.dll

The file spoolsv.dll is a dynamic link library file in the Windows system. It is a spoolsv module that resides in the system sub-folder. Dynamic link libraries, or DLL, are part of the Windows operating system that help with the use and reuse of codes to make them use less disk space. A program that is dependent on DLL may start without it and but certain functions may not be used unless the necessary DLL is first downloaded and installed. This is also the case with the file called spoolsv.dll that is included as a file when Windows is installed. It is intended to help in the performance of some Windows applications. As with other legitimate system files, it may be used as a mask by non-legitimate softwares by pretending to have the same file name as the legitimate system file.

How can I stop spoolsv.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. spoolsv.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down spoolsv.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop spoolsv.dll, 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 spoolsv.dll 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 spoolsv.dll is causing errors on my computer?

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

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