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ASCTray.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 98639f9e03ee43c3ec40f6ecf58a46f8
Latest seen 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2025-11-21 23:01:37 (6 months ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher IObit
Product Advanced SystemCare Ultimate
Signed by IObit Co., Ltd.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2025-11-21 23:01:37 (6 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare Ultimate.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

ASCTray.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Advanced SystemCare Ultimate. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Advanced SystemCare Ultimate
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 98639f9e03ee43c3ec40f6ecf58a46f8
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2025-11-21 23:01:37 (6 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Co., Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on ASCTray.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\iobit

ThreatInfo has observed ASCTray.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen ASCTray.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ASCTray.exe 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.

Analysis

ASCTray.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 0x00252d38
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 3995136

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

.text 2424832 bytes · 60.7% of section data
MD5 9e26066e2b06d07096af85e358acfdee
.itext 10752 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8d8eb4e17886b70dc5732284f1f2737f
.data 82944 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 f8d1d3802f080a8332aacbc8b3e2a0e9
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 19456 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 7011fe4be81bedfc5702bee74af80f28
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0e34247c875d5aecce6bb7011c6aed37
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4df9307c5af8c31d7e2fd0cb349ce976
.reloc 135680 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 2eea567c67721fdb56264aa413a7468d
.rsrc 1320448 bytes · 33.1% of section data
MD5 66fc6af7a1eed109e130859811d29283

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 98639f9e03ee43c3ec40f6ecf58a46f8.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.