Estimated safety rating

csrss.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if csrss.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your PC against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

This program is usually found on disk in C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 44f275c64738ea2056e3d9580c23b60f.

Is running as a service

This program is NOT a Windows service. This is good.

Belongs to the operating system

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

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It does not use the full set of features of modern PC processors. This is quite normal because the publishers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description stored in the file is Client Server Runtime Process.

File version

File version extracted from the file 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111).

Manufacturer

Author Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..

Has valid windows

csrss.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't work in some kind of invisible mode. Its operation is clearly shown to you.

Digitally signed

csrss.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most virus-free software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to csrss.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Microsoft Windows Component Publisher

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Verification Intermediate PCA

Can be uninstalled

This program does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.