What is crrss.exe and how to fix crrss.exe ?

What is crrss.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify crrss.exe as malware—for example Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen, and Microsoft identifies it as VirTool:Win32/DelfInject or Trojan:Win32/Opachki.H.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with crrss.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.


crrss.exe descriptions


Crrss.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The crrss.exe file is located in the C:WindowsSystem32 folder.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 34,816 bytes (16% of all occurrences), 33,792 bytes and 4 more variants.;Crrss.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program is not visible. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: MACHINERun, Userinit).;Crrss.exe is not a Windows system file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 61% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.