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A0014038.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Agent File reputation report
MD5 b1140ebf91068c90e3e713953980bc00
Latest seen 2026-04-27 23:00:35 (a month ago)
First seen 2017-09-21 08:10:56 (8 years ago)
Size 37 KB

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Detection name
Adware.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-27 23:00:35 (a month ago)
File hash
b1140ebf91068c90e3e713953980bc00
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Agent, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-21 08:10:56 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-27 23:00:35 (a month ago).

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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

A0014038.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-27 23:00:35 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A0014038.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 Adware.Agent.

MD5: b1140ebf91068c90e3e713953980bc00
Size: 37 KB
First Published: 2017-09-21 08:10:56 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-27 23:00:35 (a month ago)
Status: Adware.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-27 23:00:35 (a month ago)
A0014038.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.

%programfiles%\starth
%temp%
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\vtroot\harddiskvolume2\program files (x86)
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-4293695185-1459961862-424183390-1000
%commonappdata%\martau\total uninstall 6\backup\starthi uninstall.analyzed.zip\c:\program files (x86)
%sysdrive%\windows.old.000\program files
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2768348744-183015736-2731996423-1000
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1650236226-74499147-2439679652-1001

ThreatInfo has observed A0014038.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.

uninstall.exe Au_.exe $RHIGNDO.exe A0056214.exe A0057184.exe $R8GFA1U.exe Bu_.exe dwhe66b.exe A0014038.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 65.0%
Windows 7 27.3%
Windows 8.1 5.6%
Windows XP 1.4%
Windows 8 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for A0014038.exe is Windows 10 with 65.0% 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.

A0014038.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 0x0000310b
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 32768

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

.text 24064 bytes · 73.4% of section data
MD5 53d6d555f2c10d2dcd53ab2946e762b1
.rdata 5120 bytes · 15.6% of section data
MD5 4a7a1dd8d6a3e41ec67f817a3ebd35ce
.data 1024 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 2ca2f1ef456c3cc15be1cd9a125e8a2a
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 03037397672680ce737775513edf6e7c

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 Adware.Agent

This report identifies A0014038.exe by MD5 b1140ebf91068c90e3e713953980bc00. It is part of the Adware 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 b1140ebf91068c90e3e713953980bc00.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.