Is this file safe?

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My firewall (Sysgate) has repeatedly asked me if I will allow the following
file, C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe, to access the Internet. This file is
not familar to me, and I believe it may be part of my XP Pro operating
system. Should I allow it access to the Internet? Is it wanting to check
for updates? I recently had my Internet Browser hijacked, and had to reload
my XP operating system to remove the virus. I am now leary of opening a door
for another virus to attack my system. I am also running AVG antivirus
software, and have Service Pack 2 installed.
Thanks.
 
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My firewall (Sysgate) has repeatedly asked me if I will allow the
following file, C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe, to access the Internet.
This file is not familar to me, and I believe it may be part of my XP
Pro operating system. Should I allow it access to the Internet? Is it
wanting to check for updates? I recently had my Internet Browser
hijacked, and had to reload my XP operating system to remove the virus.
I am now leary of opening a door for another virus to attack my system.
I am also running AVG antivirus software, and have Service Pack 2
installed. Thanks.
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This is a good resource:

http://www.processlibrary.com/

Note the top 5 processes in the lower left!
 
As for the "csrss.exe":
It is the Client Server Runtime Process. It is a critical system process
that is invoked at boottime.
You may need to have this file allowed access to the Internet for some
applications to work properly.
 
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