The genuine splwow64.exe file is a software component of Microsoft Windows by Microsoft.
Microsoft Windows is an operating system. Thunking Spooler APIs is a Windows core process that makes 32-bit applications compatible with a 64-bit Windows ecosystem. Splwow64.exe is associated with Thunking Spooler APIS, and does not pose a threat to your PC.
Thunking Spooler APIS is listed as a printer driver host for 32-bit applications, and allows them to interact with the 64-bit printer spooler service on x64 Windows builds. It is an essential Windows file, which if removed may cause errors with the operating system.
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