GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

A0138313.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.BaiduPCFaster File reputation report
MD5 ace71337cc46e5ac49c19c3d2d15a92a
Latest seen 2025-05-14 23:01:20 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:29 (9 years ago)
Size 885 KB
Publisher Baidu, Inc.
Product Baidu PC Faster

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Detection name
PUP.BaiduPCFaster
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-05-14 23:01:20 (a year ago)
File hash
ace71337cc46e5ac49c19c3d2d15a92a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.BaiduPCFaster, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:29 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-05-14 23:01:20 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Baidu, Inc.. Product metadata: Baidu PC Faster.

Digital signature

Signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

A0138313.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Baidu PC Faster. The reported company name is Baidu, Inc.. The current detection status is PUP.BaiduPCFaster, based on the latest analysis from 2025-05-14 23:01:20 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A0138313.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 PUP.BaiduPCFaster.

Product Name: Baidu PC Faster
Company Name: Baidu, Inc.
MD5: ace71337cc46e5ac49c19c3d2d15a92a
Size: 885 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 09:02:29 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-05-14 23:01:20 (a year ago)
Status: PUP.BaiduPCFaster (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-05-14 23:01:20 (a year ago)
A0138313.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.

The signature on A0138313.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%\pc faster\5.1.0.0
%programfiles%\pc faster
%programfiles%\pc faster\update
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\yvuopjekvumfqjdeeunvxxcbtddhiccw\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\guqwqsotgqmwbksiznnxxifxoikfobec\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\efftrnttndhgatxztpaqxdyyeuqynaln\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\pc faster\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\gxix4a2dre\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\qssgcnpdngccdiiasdlhojmtizjqlkav\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ezchzjrscjhlilcuzbjzskkqfrpdpqgd\5.1.0.0

ThreatInfo has observed A0138313.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.

FasterNow.exe FasterNow.exe.quarantined A0051766.exe FasterNow_IObitDel.exe 94E12B6D3754FBBE.vir A0126380.exe A0129367.exe A0128340.exe A0130367.exe A0136315.exe A0135296.exe A0138313.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 7 59.5%
Windows 10 28.0%
Windows 8.1 6.1%
Windows XP 3.0%
Windows 8 2.0%
Windows Vista 0.9%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for A0138313.exe is Windows 7 with 59.5% 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.

A0138313.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 0x00086681
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 899584

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

.text 667136 bytes · 74.2% of section data
MD5 ee340f34314c731dcf0da7961da0e371
.rdata 172544 bytes · 19.2% of section data
MD5 1a4c50ff0866449cce3f31bf8c4b18e0
.data 13312 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 a865722fd682f58ae3a70410108a52e8
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 d21865925f5085b28c9e36c67f1e847d
.reloc 33280 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 f17289c1566bbe41c268a294121041cd

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 PUP.BaiduPCFaster

This report identifies A0138313.exe by MD5 ace71337cc46e5ac49c19c3d2d15a92a. It is part of the PUP 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 ace71337cc46e5ac49c19c3d2d15a92a.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.