What Is Winspool DLL?

Function
Winspool.dll belongs to the Windows Printer Spooler and helps your computer complete various print functions.
Extension
The DLL extension signifies that winspool.dll is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. DLL files are created by Windows and used to help run several programs at one time.
Location
The Winspool.dll file is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
Warning
Some viruses disguise themselves as winspool.dll. If your computer has been infected with a virus that disguises itself as winspool.dll, you will want to remove the winspool.dll and reinstall an uncorrupted version of the file.
Removal
The winspool.dll can be removed by typing 'regsvr32 /u winspool.dll' (without the quotation marks) into the Windows Command Prompt and pressing 'Enter.'