Is CSRSS.EXE a virus?

sjames08 · 12-28-2004, 01:46 PM

Is CSRSS.EXE a virus? I found it in my task manager and it shows high CPU.

CTSNKY · 12-28-2004, 02:12 PM

csrss.exe is the main executable for the Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem. This process manages most graphical commands in Windows. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

You can Google any process name you want to check.

sjames08 · 12-28-2004, 04:30 PM

Thanks so much!!

johnwill · 12-28-2004, 05:16 PM

And I suspect Task Manager won't let you terminate it anyway.

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sjames08 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 34 OS: Win2000Professional	Is CSRSS.EXE a virus? Is CSRSS.EXE a virus? I found it in my task manager and it shows high CPU.

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CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	csrss.exe is the main executable for the Microsoft Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem. This process manages most graphical commands in Windows. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. You can Google any process name you want to check. __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

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12-28-2004, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
sjames08 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 34 OS: Win2000Professional	Thanks so much!!