Spools.exe has killed a Windows 2000 Pro

rstyers · 06-18-2008, 01:37 PM

This all started when asked by a friend to help speed up his computer.

While trying to improve the speed of a Windows 2000 Professional computer, I found multiple copies of Spools.exe running. This took the CPU utilization to 100%.

I deleted what I thought was causing the problem by removing C:\WINNT\System 32\spools.exe

This really messed me up. After re-booting, I am no longer able to execue any program that ends in .exe

The message I get is :"Access to the specified device, path, or file is denied"

This prevents running the AVG software, or installing any anti-virus program.

Any help will be appreciated.

rstyers

**Angelfire777** · 06-20-2008, 11:20 AM

Hi, welcome to tsf!

Download Deckard's System Scanner to your Desktop.

Note: You must be logged onto an account with administrator privileges.

1. Close all applications and windows.
2. Double-click on dss.exe to run it, and follow the prompts.
3. When the scan is complete, a text file will open - main.txt.txt<<this one will be maximized and extra.txt <<this one will be minimized.
4. Copy (Ctrl+A then Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) the contents of main.txt.txt in your next reply.
6. Please copy and paste the contents of main.txt and extra.txt to your post.

06-18-2008, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
rstyers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1 OS: 2000 Pro	Spools.exe has killed a Windows 2000 Pro This all started when asked by a friend to help speed up his computer. While trying to improve the speed of a Windows 2000 Professional computer, I found multiple copies of Spools.exe running. This took the CPU utilization to 100%. I deleted what I thought was causing the problem by removing C:\WINNT\System 32\spools.exe This really messed me up. After re-booting, I am no longer able to execue any program that ends in .exe The message I get is :"Access to the specified device, path, or file is denied" This prevents running the AVG software, or installing any anti-virus program. Any help will be appreciated. rstyers

06-20-2008, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Angelfire777 Moderator/Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2,628 OS: XP	Re: Spools.exe has killed a Windows 2000 Pro Hi, welcome to tsf! Download Deckard's System Scanner to your Desktop. Note: You must be logged onto an account with administrator privileges. 1. Close all applications and windows. 2. Double-click on dss.exe to run it, and follow the prompts. 3. When the scan is complete, a text file will open - main.txt.txt<<this one will be maximized and extra.txt <<this one will be minimized. 4. Copy (Ctrl+A then Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) the contents of main.txt.txt in your next reply. 6. Please copy and paste the contents of main.txt and extra.txt to your post. __________________ Proud member of UNITE and ASAP since 2006 If we have helped you, please consider donating. The past won't be able to hurt you unless you keep on looking back at it.