Fix spoolsv.exe Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing spoolsv.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent spoolsv.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

spoolsv.exe file Spooler SubSystem App. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of spoolsv.exe related errors on your device. You can also download spoolsv.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download spoolsv.exe

4.1 List of spoolsv.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	spoolsv.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Spooler SubSystem App

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common spoolsv.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to spoolsv.exe file. spoolsv.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to spoolsv.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

spoolsv.exe is corrupted
spoolsv.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - spoolsv.exe
spoolsv.exe file error
spoolsv.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register spoolsv.exe file:
spoolsv.exe file could not be loaded
spoolsv.exe file doesn't exist

spoolsv.exe

Application could not be started because spoolsv.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to spoolsv.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing spoolsv.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix spoolsv.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

spoolsv.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with spoolsv.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to spoolsv.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of spoolsv.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to spoolsv.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the spoolsv.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the spoolsv.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the spoolsv.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace spoolsv.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace spoolsv.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded spoolsv.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of spoolsv.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your spoolsv.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename spoolsv.exe

System Windows 10

File size 528896 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c5ec76eead0c3d75e4adf9ea1d15ee32
	SHA1	b95323dce9d14ab07be5682af76894a49915db6d
	SHA256	1577f81bc26150f3600b9b45314b90d9a8b23f4df5ea1cc982a6de639b44eef6
	CRC32	f639b586
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spoolsv.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 560128 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a0a1dac8b002e75af4e09a369e877cb2
	SHA1	21ce5ea6884aeedee7050c33f79b176856e7b026
	SHA256	b58d4f8038d28d76b3692b6368abdc30bb343b06cc61c88918127b4512ffaefc
	CRC32	a30c62ca
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spoolsv.exe

System Windows 8

File size 496640 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d246a6f32cd74a0ae1f00ef7c73a1dbc
	SHA1	1ec9b95aedff7eb09e0c7c4c8ecde473c9609328
	SHA256	771cfd6d6474de9cf0abaf2af3e800125217cc7eaea92d6d04f8274080961e5e
	CRC32	fe48ae30
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spoolsv.exe

System Windows 7

File size 559104 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b96c17b5dc1424d56eea3a99e97428cd
	SHA1	cd2e082e8022f25747730a397c3d445a7f9330df
	SHA256	af0a85066a7983878dc1c663811ce61c6ca1912dc956184f878b7b82db93c651
	CRC32	4799a486
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spoolsv.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 268288 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	eada445eaedd1d7df4c5eb42b3612729
	SHA1	e7a9687318f2b56cf8a828dab63034a987682e1b
	SHA256	e88295b4932b82bd352ed6cdf68edaf25bb6e75459aa2ee6b8fe2c25740c62ef
	CRC32	20c6a159
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spoolsv.exe

System Windows XP

File size 57856 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	d8e14a61acc1d4a6cd0d38aebac7fa3b
	SHA1	0e5d1a09a103eae3bd693c7a1c7531fde2e2402b
	SHA256	130d686a220af97ebf33dd481b79990f259b4ee38dd95a35cd3d0f0517790ff0
	CRC32	9d42f52c
	Example file location	---