GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Spooler SubSystem Ap threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 316de1b32ce7ae1bd6d2829ee8dcace1
Latest seen 2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago)
Size 144 KB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Agent. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago)
File hash
316de1b32ce7ae1bd6d2829ee8dcace1
Download Anti-Malware

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, 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 2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Spooler SubSystem Ap.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

Spooler SubSystem Ap is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Spooler SubSystem Ap. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Spooler SubSystem Ap 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.Agent.

Product Name: Spooler SubSystem Ap
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 316de1b32ce7ae1bd6d2829ee8dcace1
Size: 144 KB
First Published: 2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-20 08:01:06 (a week ago)
Spooler SubSystem Ap 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.

Signed By: Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on Spooler SubSystem Ap is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%appdata%
%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed Spooler SubSystem Ap 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Spooler SubSystem Ap is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

Spooler SubSystem Ap 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 0x0000e7c2
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 26dc10f6-4399-436c-a245-715959f72851
Typelib ID: a606d125-b782-4990-a596-d121194cb293

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 109568

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

.text 51200 bytes · 46.7% of section data
MD5 8e2176bef44684f765ec0435c752ef13
.rsrc 57856 bytes · 52.8% of section data
MD5 f947013f43bc2a7f2c31319e8347cf4f
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 e74a15dd4ef766512b9bb8aac4c8e337

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.Agent

This report identifies Spooler SubSystem Ap by MD5 316de1b32ce7ae1bd6d2829ee8dcace1. 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.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware Scan the device and confirm whether this exact hash is present. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 316de1b32ce7ae1bd6d2829ee8dcace1.
  • 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.