How to Change Spoolsv.Exe
- 1). Click “Start” and type “Command” in the Search field.
- 2). Right-click “Command” and select “Run as Administrator.”
- 3). Type “Net stop spooler” at the prompt and press “Enter.” This stops the service.
- 4). Type “regsvr32 /u C:\windows\system32\spoolsv.exe” and press “Enter.” This unregisters the spooler engine from memory.
- 5). Type “regsvr32 /U C:\Windows\System32\spoolss.dll” and press “Enter.” This unregisters the spooler resource file from memory.
- 6). Type “Takeown /F C:\Windows\System32\Spoolsv.exe” and press “Enter.” This gives you ownership authority of the executable.
- 7). Type “ICACLS C:\Windows\System32\Spoolsv.exe /grant administrators:F” and press “Enter.” This allows you full control over the file.
- 8). Type the following into the prompt:
Rename C:\Windows\System32\Spoolsv.exe “Spoolsv.bak” - 9). Press the “Enter” key. This renames the file.
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Type “SFC /Scanfile=C:\Windows\System32\Spoolsv.exe” and press “Enter.” This runs the System File Checker. The utilities detects that the file is no longer present since you renamed it with the “.bak” extension. Since it is no longer present, the utility builds a fresh copy automatically for you. - 11
Type “Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32\spoolss.dll” and press “Enter.” This reloads the resources. - 12
Type “regsvr32 /u C:\windows\system32\spoolsv.exe” and press “Enter.” This reloads the engine. - 13
Type “Net Start Spooler” and press “Enter” this restarts the service. The spoolsv.exe file is successfully changed. - 14
Reboot to ensure error-free operation of the Spooler service.
