What is crss.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify crss.exe as malware—for instance Microsoft identifies it as Worm:Win32/Nayrabot or Rogue:Win32/FakeScanti, and Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen.2 or Backdoor.Cycbot.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with crss.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.

crss.exe descriptions

Crss.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file crss.exe is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder (for instance C:UsersUSERNAMEApplication Dataexplorer).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 157,888 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 69,120 bytes and 5 more variants.;The file is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. The program is not visible.;Crss.exe is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs and record keyboard and mouse inputs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.