csrss.exe

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I am using Inspiron 6000 WinXP Media edition...and found only one csrss.exe running. ive heard of virus's disguising itself as this file so i searched files and found one to be in the system 32 folder, and the other in C:/i386. im not too sure about the second one. anybody else have this file? ive already searched on google about this and cant find a clear answer. thanks:)

Vandread · Answer

Nah, my system has it and I just reinstalled the other day, it's a safe task, if it were a virus you would probably see something like this.   csrss.exe csrs.exe   Or something to that extent the one C:/i386 <- there is just a backup file incase there is an incident and you delete it.   Use Kapersky to scan it just to be safe.   http://www.kaspersky.com/scanforvirus Message Edited by Vandread on 10-08-2005 04:55 PM

Vandread · Answer

Just because norton didn't detect anything doesn't mean anything isn't there, my Anti-Virus Personal can detect things that norton doesn't think are viruses. So scan it just to make sure, but it's still highly unlikely that it's a virus.

ResEvil · Answer

oh so you just restored your computer and the C:\i386 is on there? yeah i dont think i need to scan, i have norton and it didnt detect anything. thanks;)

ResEvil · Answer

well i tried but its a folder and not just one file. *has like a bunch of graphics stuff like cursors and other things in it* but if the i386 came up on your comp too then i think its fine. Message Edited by ResEvil on 10-09-2005 04:21 AM

Vandread · Answer

Since it's cursors don't delete it.

jilix · Answer

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.

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