csrss and winlogon


  1. Posts : 52
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #1

    csrss and winlogon


    I've heard that these two processes are legit but can sometimes be corrupted by malware.

    The problem is that on my laptop, the User Name and Description are both blank for csrss and winlogon but on my desktop, they both have an User Name (SYSTEM) and a Description.

    Now I'm just wondering if it's normal for the User Name and Description to be blank for these two processes.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
       #2

    Yes this is perfectly normal

    If you click Show process from all users

    csrss and winlogon-task-manager.png

    csrss and winlogon-task-manager-2.png

    This is because csrss.exe is Run by the system and not the User account which is why you cannot terminate this Process unless Task manager is run as Administrator

    csrss and winlogon-task-manager-3.png

       Warning
    If you terminate the Process Windows will Blue screen and shutdown


    Hope This Helps,
    Josh
      My Computer


 

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