Estimated safety rating

csrss.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if csrss.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default name and directory where this application is stored is
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is a414ed40e29d86c275d8ea66944886f6.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

csrss.exe seems to have something to do with 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 exploit the entire set of features of nowadays' computer CPUs. 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..

Digitally signed

csrss.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to csrss.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: 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 set up in registry.