csrss.exe
| File Name: | csrss.exe | ||
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| 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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Product: unknown Author: unknown 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. |
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| 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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| csrss.exe is the main executable for the Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem. This process manages most graphical commands in Windows. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. | |||
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| This is the user-mode portion of the Win32 subsystem (with Win32.sys being the kernel-mode portion). Csrss stands for client/server run-time subsystem and is an essential subsystem that must be running at all times. Csrss is responsible for console windows, creating and/or deleting threads, and some parts of the 16-bit virtual MS-DOS environment. | |||
| Bill P. | 22 26 Report Abuse | ||
| My csrss.exe is in /??/C:WINDOWS/system/32. What is the signficance of the /??/ prefix? None of my other Win Sys 32 file seem to have it. Does this make it dangerous? | |||
| Abhinav Sharma |
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| Thanks, I was afraid before that this is spyware because NOD32 antivirus put this process in the W32 spyware category. But now i am very much relaxed bout it. once again thanking you. | |||
| Nick |
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| If its located in c:\\system32\\xpaudio, its a trojan! | |||
| cristian |
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| Csrss.exe é o principal executável para o Microsoft Client / Server Runtime Server Subsystem. Este processo gere mais gráfica comandos no Windows. Este programa é importante para o estável e seguro funcionamento do seu computador e não deve ser encerrado. | |||
| Ghost |
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| É necessário para o bom funcionamento do Sistema Operativo. | |||
| A. Wristen |
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| according to what I have heard this process is necessary for proper windows functioning If you try to disable it Windows Xp may lockup entirely | |||
| hieu pham |
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| this is needed | |||
| Bruce McLendon |
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| This is the main executable for the Microsoft Client/Server runtime server subsystem. This process manages most graphical commands in Windows. If it's NOT located in C:\\Windows\\System32, it's probably malware. | |||
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