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$RQ44H5G.Exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 a1036bb2d54672afc4d6d166394a79dd
Latest seen 2026-04-30 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:28:18 (9 years ago)
Size 508 KB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-30 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
a1036bb2d54672afc4d6d166394a79dd
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 10:28:18 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-30 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

$RQ44H5G.Exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-30 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago).

If $RQ44H5G.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 General Threat.

Product Name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: a1036bb2d54672afc4d6d166394a79dd
Size: 508 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:28:18 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-30 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-30 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
$RQ44H5G.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.

%temp%\rar$exa0.540\windows kms activator v3.1\kms_files\x86
%temp%\rar$exa0.542\windows kms activator v3.1\kms_files\x86
%profile%\downloads\windows 8.1 kms activator\windows 8.1 kms activator\kms_files\x86
%profile%\downloads\+++.jatd.script.vxxvi.+++\files\hook\seco\x86
%profile%\downloads\june2017_sanet.cd\june2017\windows kms activator v3.1\kms_files\x86
%profile%\downloads\microsoft toolkit collection june 2017\windows kms activator v3.1\kms_files\x86
%profile%\downloads\mayis2017aracpaketi.wt\mayis2017aracpaketi.wt\program\windows kms activator v3.1\kms_files\x86
%windir%\wat\v242\x86
%desktop%\yazılım\microsoft aktivasyon paketi mayıs 2017\microsoft aktivasyon paketi - mayıs 2017\mayis2017aracpaketi\program\windows kms activator v3.1\kms_files\x86
%profile%\downloads\y\a\windows kms activator by ar_alex v3.1\kms_files\x86

ThreatInfo has observed $RQ44H5G.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.

SppExtComObj.Exe 26598 (2017_08_10 13_53_02 UTC).Exe $RQ44H5G.Exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 70.8%
Windows 7 19.4%
Windows 8.1 8.0%
Windows Server 2012 R2 1.1%
Windows XP 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for $RQ44H5G.Exe is Windows 10 with 70.8% 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.

$RQ44H5G.Exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 GUI
Entry point 0x0001a57b
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 519680

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

.text 492544 bytes · 94.8% of section data
MD5 01821cef983124c89ea9c52f1b6893ee
.orpc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7b3383d8eb2a6f45b425a74945238a6f
.data 2560 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 a533a852f693c4111ab3a168e5b172a3
.idata 5120 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 dc54615ada23fa56942dd2f2442de5f0
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 f4fc237d735228e3eacfae06b99200c7
.reloc 16896 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 5ce885929445e89e712409b0347b52c9

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 General Threat

This report identifies $RQ44H5G.Exe by MD5 a1036bb2d54672afc4d6d166394a79dd. 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 a1036bb2d54672afc4d6d166394a79dd.
  • 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.