spoolsv.exe

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Bob Jones

Does anyone know how to stop Spoolsv.exe from consuming
99% of resources. I can stop it and start it and it goes
back to normal. I'm sure it is not a virus, worm or
trojent, because the updated norton is not detecting it.

Any help is much appreciated
 
Bob Jones said:
Does anyone know how to stop Spoolsv.exe from consuming
99% of resources. I can stop it and start it and it goes
back to normal. I'm sure it is not a virus, worm or
trojent, because the updated norton is not detecting it.

Any help is much appreciated
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Process File: spoolsv or spoolsv.exe
Process Name: Printer Spooler Service
Description: Windows Printer Spooler, a service that stores printer jobs and
forwards them to the printer when it is ready.
Company: Microsoft Corp.
System Process: Yes
Security Risk ( Virus/Trojan/Worm/Adware/Spyware ): No
Common Errors: N/A


does it only happen when you are printing
if you dont have a printer you can disable it in services
 
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