Spools.exe, a virus or not?

Spools.exe, a virus or not?

Spools.exe and Spoolsv.exe are two different processes in your Windows system files. Now the Spoolsv.exe is a Microsoft Windows process that is responsible in print and fax task on your computer.

It is not a virus when its location is under Windows System32 system files. To open the location of a certain process go to the task manager by pressing ctr+alt+delete on your keyboard.

Under the “Processes” tab you will see all the processes that are running in your computer (Click “show processes from all users) right click the process then select “Open file location”. If not found on Windows system files then it is a virus.

Now the Spools.exe.If you are using Norton Antivirus then Spools.exe is a safe running process in you computer otherwise it is a Trojan that has gotten in your computer.

You can find the location of Spools.exe in C: WindowsSystem32drivers, if not then you should delete it from your computer.

Spools.exe is known as W32/Kassbot-C Trojan, this Trojan allows the intruders to steal your identity like passwords and even online banking leaving 0 on your balance.

This process imitates the Microsoft’s Spoolsv.exe that is responsible for printer activity or the task manager. You should remove it from your computer system to prevent further damage not only to your personal information but the computer system itself.

The behavior of Spools.exe is that, it will load itself during your Windows start up. It opens a backdoor to which the intruder will use this to steal important information from you by logging your keystrokes and sending then probably to the creator of this Trojan.

You will notice that your surfing activity becomes slow and sometimes your browser crashes.

Removing Spools.exe requires only a simple task. First, you must end the process from the task manager. Access the task manager by pressing ctrl+alt+delete as I have said earlier or by right clicking the task manger and selecting the task manager from the pop up menu.

On the list of processes, locate the Spools.exe and right click it and select “End process”. You must show all the processes that are running on your computer to be sure that you find this Trojan.

If you are using Windows XP just check the box below the task manager, on windows 7 and Vista just click the command button “Show Processes from all users”.

If your Antivirus cannot remove it, then you should try another Antivirus. I suggest you to use the "Microsoft Security Essentials", this is a free Antivirus that comes from Microsoft.

You can download it directly from "Microsoft Windows Download Center". Scan your computer using this Antivirus, this will remove the Spools.exe from your computer.

You can also use AVG and Malwarebyte’s Anti-Malware to remove this Trojan. These two programs remove tough viruses and other kinds of malware that infects your computer system.

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