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A0014038.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.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
- Adware.Agent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-27 23:00:35 (a month ago)
- File hash
- b1140ebf91068c90e3e713953980bc00
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Agent, part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2017-09-21 08:10:56 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-27 23:00:35 (a month ago).
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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.
File 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.
File Details
| 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) |
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.
Common Places:
| %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.
File Names:
9 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen A0014038.exe across 93 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 13.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
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.
Analysis
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
53d6d555f2c10d2dcd53ab2946e762b1
4a7a1dd8d6a3e41ec67f817a3ebd35ce
2ca2f1ef456c3cc15be1cd9a125e8a2a
00000000000000000000000000000000
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.