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Microsoft - spoolsv.exe |
This process is named Spooler SubSystem App, and the underlying file is named spoolsv.exe. It’s responsible for managing printing and faxing jobs in Windows.
When you print something, the print job is sent to the print spooler, which is responsible for handing it off to the printer. If the printer is offline or busy, the print spooler service holds onto the print job and waits until the printer is available before handing it off.
This process also handles other interaction with your printers, including printer configuration. You won’t even be able to see your list of installed printers if you disable it. You need this process if you want to print or fax things on your Windows PC.
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