csrsrv.dll Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing csrsrv.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent csrsrv.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

csrsrv.dll file Client Server Runtime Process. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of csrsrv.dll related errors on your device. You can also download csrsrv.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download csrsrv.dll

4.1 List of csrsrv.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	csrsrv.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Client Server Runtime Process

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common csrsrv.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to csrsrv.dll file. csrsrv.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to csrsrv.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

csrsrv.dll is corrupted
csrsrv.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - csrsrv.dll
csrsrv.dll file error
csrsrv.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register csrsrv.dll file:
csrsrv.dll file could not be loaded
csrsrv.dll file doesn't exist

csrsrv.dll

Application could not be started because csrsrv.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to csrsrv.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing csrsrv.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix csrsrv.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

csrsrv.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with csrsrv.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to csrsrv.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of csrsrv.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to csrsrv.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the csrsrv.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the csrsrv.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the csrsrv.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace csrsrv.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace csrsrv.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded csrsrv.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of csrsrv.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your csrsrv.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename csrsrv.dll

System Windows 10

File size 51200 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	52a0c88362667be42c3812595bb65522
	SHA1	24d9a42fbe0d12f2c040aa2b16a59a374828f721
	SHA256	2099439f343174ff3105fc3755ccae1699062a7b7ed6c6d76552e4c398f34a18
	CRC32	82c2132f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrsrv.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 47616 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	f251db23decdcfd8f1369af1575f6c40
	SHA1	9ed4eaa70d4efde3b8114d00f529f37356ad3337
	SHA256	9697aa38296125c7a944ad854edd492665238df61a439f9aa52bd02390cc64bc
	CRC32	cd9e7fe5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrsrv.dll

System Windows 8

File size 43008 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	555b85b7062cedb62ae3212231cd4cd0
	SHA1	411e031fc1992be473e66382fda47fdbc4b48e0b
	SHA256	7d0bc9f3320bdd3bd1da579f7dc8f7d5eee698aee6e9d4534d0c3a14bd608817
	CRC32	ac29bbc4
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrsrv.dll

System Windows 7

File size 43520 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	0d7598360df6c8637e6d678c20b5c47c
	SHA1	a525a19e24228a96091e7bd5aa05a3bf242e3e5c
	SHA256	0ec86d578c0b1703b89c24ae0fee2cd91dd869bd4a97949a4b29ae57d490f890
	CRC32	fb66ae0e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrsrv.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 85504 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	b529c0275ea8dcdaa9f0927821852221
	SHA1	1da3307bd7d773c783534feed1f58a2764ea7a71
	SHA256	e6d8e94cf24ddcef48e9a2f92a10c141f573f7b7151f8352cef676fafe5b2644
	CRC32	28041026
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrsrv.dll

System Windows XP

File size 32256 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	05b100f8dd7073bfd7b3e46d0e36ad0c
	SHA1	6aae23c036af0c540a8cece059ee9ae737f34632
	SHA256	8d887cd3e9eaf9d8dcca1c793e513d56cfe6772a73025f4fd2ecec7c8116ccf8
	CRC32	db3e5fd1
	Example file location	---