Estimated safety rating

csrss.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if csrss.exe is on your computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, this application is stored in C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is e0e8a531cfce1c2e5d79f683282c10c3.

Is running as a service

This application is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.

Belongs to the operating system

csrss.exe seems to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This application runs in 32-bit mode. It does not use the entire power of current PC chips. This is quite normal because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the program is Client Server Runtime Process.

File version

File version stored as a property 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111).

Manufacturer

Company Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Digitally signed

csrss.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in csrss.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows Component Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification Intermediate PCA

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.