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csrs.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 ed43f6043f51fba6b2a8a4062256154d
Latest seen 2025-11-11 23:01:56 (6 months ago)
First seen 2021-05-07 20:28:44 (5 years ago)
Size 6 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-11-11 23:01:56 (6 months ago)
File hash
ed43f6043f51fba6b2a8a4062256154d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-07 20:28:44 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2025-11-11 23:01:56 (6 months ago).

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

csrs.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System4ProductVersion1.0.0.1DVarFil. The reported company name is Microsoft CorporationH FileDescriptionR. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2025-11-11 23:01:56 (6 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If csrs.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Downloader.

Product Name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System4ProductVersion1.0.0.1DVarFil
Company Name: Microsoft CorporationH FileDescriptionR
MD5: ed43f6043f51fba6b2a8a4062256154d
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2021-05-07 20:28:44 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-11-11 23:01:56 (6 months ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-11-11 23:01:56 (6 months ago)
csrs.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

%system%
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache

ThreatInfo has observed csrs.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Windows Server 2008 R2 50.0%
Windows Server 2012 R2 33.3%
Windows Server 2003 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for csrs.exe is Windows Server 2008 R2 with 50.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

csrs.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000779a
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 244224

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 128000 bytes · 52.4% of section data
MD5 83d209c1cb42f196076b0b806d37f6ee
.rdata 45568 bytes · 18.7% of section data
MD5 7881067ccbd6c373e2a388de0ee98b35
.data 2560 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 9feaed8c93f4a5b5b9a365d49e7facd3
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 45c9e970b68ba03dad926e5dc49f1d09
.rsrc 61440 bytes · 25.2% of section data
MD5 4fb18aec29bf98fb530af090cb849575
.reloc 6144 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 c3aec152305abf246078fa5b1e108c45

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Downloader

This report identifies csrs.exe by MD5 ed43f6043f51fba6b2a8a4062256154d. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with ed43f6043f51fba6b2a8a4062256154d.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.