Download and Fix csrss.exe

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe related errors on your device. You can also download csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe

4.1 List of csrss.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	csrss.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Client Server Runtime Process

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common csrss.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to csrss.exe file. csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

csrss.exe

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

Problems related to csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe errors in just few steps?

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

csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe 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 csrss.exe

System Windows 10

File size 15608 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b239c80e4b8dbfb2e4648239d36c61ff
	SHA1	4660b1c0159f3e1cfeb9a3480e78f43e4ed93fd8
	SHA256	9e971b24380e0de5dad88b12c72f5c5a4e3e8a92d36fa6a6744bc7a171143c2a
	CRC32	3c7cb867
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrss.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 15544 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	f6813aced98856c0d843ccd01ff1ed7c
	SHA1	8eb74c14bd53f269bace5e16e6243e72a56ebe39
	SHA256	b6d3805b956a4f459ff705bfaa868e2bdb3f123bbf70e7ec2d50a150d4c30b10
	CRC32	53bda968
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrss.exe

System Windows 8

File size 6656 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	438037f7ef3afd8220ba5abd2a9b64b7
	SHA1	eab35735b0f938559c2b8a345a31d4dc72f8d57a
	SHA256	89a620f5d4445fdb186bb82240ef038efd448975ceca16e8f84833959d8c7fef
	CRC32	2b9fa195
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrss.exe

System Windows 7

File size 7680 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	60c2862b4bf0fd9f582ef344c2b1ec72
	SHA1	17542707a3d9fa13c569450fd978272ef7070a77
	SHA256	cb1c6018fc5c15483ac5bb96e5c2e2e115bb0c0e1314837d77201bab37e8c03a
	CRC32	3f24ccbc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrss.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 7680 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	b4abe68596b173ff2ab2076bc7c35eb4
	SHA1	7122ce27e59329c1d6833007dd9c937ee2c7841a
	SHA256	9f16b5bee0800ac3ef1343e1c4333ac444e3a927375682dedeeab29d1f975255
	CRC32	f227288e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename csrss.exe

System Windows XP

File size 6144 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	44f275c64738ea2056e3d9580c23b60f
	SHA1	9b81fe32842db93292a59a87e73ca113701f7e3b
	SHA256	5d4b7306e71a44440e7f0b32a373aec120c01b69f87756589e39eb85c40cd742
	CRC32	92caece0
	Example file location	---