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I concur.
You're good, I have the exact same file in mine;
Code:C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows csrss_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_b4d8d57efdc6b4f3
Is csrss.exe a trojan?
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Posts : 5,605 Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
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hi new to the forum, was wondering if having 2 of the csrss.exe was normal?? I've looked at the where they were and they both say c:\windows\system 32. they both say the user is the system so just wondering. anyone might know? thanks
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New #33
Having multiple instances of csrss.exe in the task manager is normal. There should be one instance of csrss.exe for system processes and another instance for interactive logons. If you have multiple users logged in, you can have even more instances of crss.exe in the Task Manager.
The "one csrss.exe only" rule applies to XP and earlier.
csrss.exe (Client/Server Runtime Subsystem) is legitimate windows file; and yes it is located in c:\windows\system32; however; if you try to run the original file csrss.exe (in win7 x64) file on a dos prompt it wont run telling you it can not run in win32 mode.
My csrss.exe is only taking 944 K of memory in Task Manager.
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New #34
Starting with Vista there will be one instance of csrss.exe for the system session plus one for each logged on user. This was done to enhance security. It is also normal to have multiple instances of svchost.exe. I currently have 12 but it can be more or less. There may also be multiple instances of other processes.
The memory usage of processes can vary greatly. The 944 K quoted by RoasterMen is only an example. It can be much higher or lower and be completely normal.
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New #35
Hello. Bumping this topic because I noticed the crss.exe process while troubleshooting issues in Google Chrome. Is it normal for it to not list a user-name or description in the task manager? I tried opening the file location and clicking on properties, but nothing pops up (as in, it doesn't even open up explorer), yet when I try to do the same for other processes, it works just fine. I opened up the System32 file and found the crss there, but I just want to know if I have anything to worry about.
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Posts : 5,605 Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019New #36
Hi Rynnec, welcome to 7F! :)
Unless you find crss.exe anywhere other than C:\Windows\System32; Then no, you have nothing to worry about.
crss.exe is a system core file, as such it has special privileges. See the button below the list of processes that says "show processes from all users" ? Click on that and you should see the blank user area fill in with SYSTEM and all the other blank areas should fill in to.
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New #37
My listing in Task Manager also has blanks under User Name and Description.
If I do a search through Windows Exploxer it shows two copies of csrss.exe in System32 and amd64, but it also shows 4 versions of csrss.exe.mui two in the same locations as the csrss.exe file, but the other two in x86_microsoft-windows-csrss.resources and C:\Wndows/WOW64
If I do dir /s csrss.exe in CMD it finds just one file in windows\system32
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Posts : 5,605 Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019New #38
Hi DWN13, welcome to 7F! :)Did youas in my last post to reveal those users?"show processes from all users" ?
All these locations sounds suspicious, when was the last time you ran any malware scans, and what are you using to do those scans? I ask because your system specs don't list any anti-virus/malware programs.
You can try any or all of these, use their free versions:
Hitmanpro: Unlimited thirty day free trial.
Malwarebytes; Watch for the check-mark during the install to try the pro version, it's up to you if you want to try it or not.
Superantispyware;
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New #40
When i try to do properties it does not do any thing ... please help . is it a virus ?
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