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csrss.exe

Flie Name: csrss.exe Product:
Author: Microsoft Corporation Secuity Rating:

The csrss.exe is a process utilized by the Microsoft Client Server Runtime Server subsystem to manage a majority of the graphical instructions under Windows operating system. Its critical function is to control threading and Win32 console window features, such as creating and/or deleting threads, and implementing some portions of the 16-bit virtual MS-DOS environment. Threading is where the application splits itself into multiple simultaneous running tasks. Threads supported by csrss.exe are different from processes in that threads are commonly contained within the process, with various threads sharing resources within the same process. The Win32 console is the plain text window in the Windows API system (programs can use the console without the need for image display).

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csrss.exe is a process which is registered as a trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.

Recommendation:

The csrss.exe should not be disabled. It is required for essential applications to work properly, as it provides the critical functions of the operating system. Termination of it can result in the Blue Screen of Death.

This process should be treated as suspicious if there are two instances running. Always take note of the process location when trying to determine whether or not the process is required or malicious.This Windows component should be located in your Windows System directory ie: something similar to C:\Windows\System32\csrss.exe

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Mandy Slawson
Virus
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David Thompson
bad
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BIG j
This is a necessary windows service and should always be running. Csrss stands for client/server run-time subsystem and must be running at all times for stable operation to continue. *WARNING* If you find it outside of the folder, c:\windows\system32\ then it's most likely malware and is possibly a trojan!
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stulena
virus?
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Simanjuntak
It's from microsft. It's safe
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whatever
i have two csrss.exe processes, i think one's infected.
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elvis tyson
stops my pages from running
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Spelling correct?? LEAVE IT!!
csrss.exe IS AN ESSENTIAL component on ALL windows platforms, block,remove or end it & you WILL suffer the B.S.O.D. Read Rich reiss & CSalkeld's entries above and take note! Some opinions here will cause you system failure if you follow their advice (maybe they work for apple?!)
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Nolanenberg
csrss (Client/Server Runtime SubSystem)est un processus système critique de Windows, donc c'est tout à fait fiable.
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George
it has a high rating but there is no information about it?
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Axe
Where should the legit copy of this file be located?
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jules
EVERYTIME my windows & ie hang/slow down, crss.exe & Generic Host Process for Win32 svchost.exe are ALWAYS consuming HIGH CPU CAPACITY & peak memory usuage
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rondavid93
carefully check the spelling I had it once and it was cssrs.exe. it wrecked my sht
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Luv
I also have 2 csrss.exe running. They both have exactly the same info and location listed. What is up with that?
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max2478
csrss.exe è il main eseguibile per il Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem. che questo processo gestisce la maggior parte dei comandi grafici in Windows. Questo programma è importante per il funzionamento stabile e sicuro del vostro calcolatore e non dovrebbe essere terminato
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Barb217
Mine is located in \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32 is this normal?
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lfraz43
don't know what starts it running but when it starts it consumes 30-75% of cpu capacity and really slows the sysems down. Anyone know how to prevent this?
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blueandbluer
causes my system to crash periodically
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saul
i have founded 4 , 2 adm , and 2 my user i ve del 2 in user owner the others 2 of adm owner i ve let, with same propietes
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Curious George
Be nice to see something conclusive on this - however, I suspect it IS NOT an issue ;)
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