Spoolsv.exe Virus Removal

This article can help you to remove Spoolsv.exe Virus. The step by step removal works for every version of Microsoft Windows.

Spoolsv.exe is a legitimate file that belongs to Microsoft Windows Operating System and is responsible for processing the system’s printing and faxing operations. The thing is, cyber criminals have developed a Cryptocurrency Miner malware that has the same. This malicious software aims to use the victim’s CPU and GPU power in order to mine for cryptocurrency. Its existence on the user’s computer can be responsible for the sudden change in speed when using programs and applications, as well as using other resources to power the mining process.

How did I get infected with?

As many malware infections, the most common way of getting the virus on your computer is by opening spam emails, attachments and executable files from unknown senders. Other ways of getting this Spoolsv.exe Miner virus are through fake program installers, key generators for games or software, torrent files, etc. Concerning the way of transmission by email, users should be extremely careful when opening letters that claim to be from big companies such as FedEx, Amazon, PayPal, eBay and many others. With time, the user can learn to recognize them from the real ones, as they do have some different traits.

Why is this dangerous?

The Spoolsv.exe virus is not to be underestimated, because if it continues to use the computer’s CPU and GPU for extended periods of time, it can lead to overheating, as well as a potential system break that may be irreversible. One of the most common symptoms are the sudden change of the computer’s behavior – it becomes sluggish and even causes running operations to freeze. Also, as a malicious software, the Spoolsv.exe Miner may obtain victim’s personal data like passwords, bank account information, as well as various types of files saved on the computer. You don’t want this to happen to you, do you? If that’s the case, there are ways to get this virus removed from your computer.

Manual Spoolsv.exe Removal Instructions

The Spoolsv.exe infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Spoolsv.exe infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Track down Spoolsv.exe related processes in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Spoolsv.exe startup location

STEP 3: Delete Spoolsv.exe traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Spoolsv.exe related processes in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate Spoolsv.exe startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean Spoolsv.exe virus from the windows registry

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

Step 4: Undo the possible damage done by Spoolsv.exe

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for Spoolsv.exe, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

 

• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove Spoolsv.exe Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your whole system or network and let all doors wide open for many other infections. To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible virus leftovers or temporary files.