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Whenever i boot up my Computer the CSRCS.exe error message comes up on the screen. I thinks it is some kind of virus. I wanted to delete it but my some friends suggest me not to delete it.
What is it actually ? if it is virus how can i delete it ?
Please help
csrsc.exe is a process which is registered as W32.Spybot.CF Virus. Don't be confuse it with csrss.exe which is an important file used by Windows.Csrcs.exe, also known to be created under: autolfb.exe, wscrt.exe, systemchk.exe. By default it is located in the System (95/98/ME) / System32 (NT/2000/XP/Vista) folder under the Windows installation folder, C:\Windows or C:\WinNT.
The process is not visible and loads during the Windows boot process and when started, it connects to a remote IRC server waiting for instructions to be executed. Csrcs.exe is known to be associated with a number of other threats.
The attackers of this virus can access our computer and gain access to some important data remotely.
Steps to remove this virus:-
1. Scan the system with a good and updated Anti Virus.
2. Open Task Manager, locate this exe (csrcs.exe or csrsc.exe but not csrss.ese), and kill the process.
3. Now type msconfig in the Run box, and then go to startup tab.
4. Locate this exe file, if any, and then remove it from there as well.
5. Now search the file in the C: drive.
6. Permanently delete the file (csrcs.exe or csrsc.exe only) from the computer.
7. Reboot the PC for changes to take place.
The virus should have gone.
DISABLE AND REMOVE csrcs.exe IMMEDIATELY. This process is most likely a virus or trojan. It is highly recommended that you run a FREE performance scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet settings.
To delete Permanently (csrcs.exe or csrsc.exe only) from the computer, just locate the file and shift+delete it.