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crrss.exe

Associated Program: N/A
Programm Category: N/A

What is  crrss.exe

Based on users’ reports, the executable file crrss.exe does not seem to be a valid process file. For the most part, the file has been linked to numerous malicious processes that mess up computer systems. The crrss.exe file has been associated with various forms of malware that add themselves as a Registry entry so that they can load when the system boots up. It has likewise been associated with adware, cloaked in various aliases to avoid detection. It usually in the System directory as such: C:\Windows\System 32\crrss.exe. In addition, the file has been seen to behave in a manner that overtakes winlogon.exe so that it executes with user privilege. The file runs as a background process, executing either as a 32-bit program or a 64-bit program, depending on the system that the file is attempting to infect. Other than these virus reports made by users, the crrss.exe file has not been mentioned as a legitimate file belonging to a valid process or program.

How can I stop crrss.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. crrss.exe. is used by N/A, If you shut down crrss.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop crrss.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed crrss.exe



What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as N/A, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is crrss.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if crrss.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if crrss.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that crrss.exe, belongs to, in this case N/A

About Mark Beare

Founder of ReviverSoft and lover of tweaking and maintaining computers. Ask me a question and comment on my posts. I love feedback!

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