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ASCTray.exe.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SystemOptimizer. 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
- PUP.SystemOptimizer
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 6055cbf1680c752e5e653ba46391753b
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SystemOptimizer, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-03-01 23:00:20 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare.
Signed by IObit CO., LTD. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
ASCTray.exe.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Advanced SystemCare. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is PUP.SystemOptimizer, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ASCTray.exe.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 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.SystemOptimizer.
File Details
| Product Name: | Advanced SystemCare |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 6055cbf1680c752e5e653ba46391753b |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-01 23:00:20 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago) |
| Status: | PUP.SystemOptimizer (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit CO., LTD |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ASCTray.exe.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 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:
| %commonappdata%\systweak\systweak antivirus\endpoint protection sdk\common |
| %programfiles%\iobit |
ThreatInfo has observed ASCTray.exe.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 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.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 66.7% 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 ASCTray.exe.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 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.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 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.
e17c9cbba9505cf1988504a8e839c0e0
97f965483385e23f5e5d241148efcaee
7eb99a3002f902c4f91b37fdc3a3022b
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
af0982ec46b23bd47bc7b247c8e1c8c8
8094ed0da94e10b1ade23faeb1a5a7af
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
d5f2ea4cebec561c5827e70b281aeac8
4155d5f34c4eceb37bb02808df08a39b
e00dfdac6aae99583feeccfb9ae88bda
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.SystemOptimizer
This report identifies ASCTray.exe.C5E4B14201687765FBCA8E4F260A0E98 by MD5 6055cbf1680c752e5e653ba46391753b. 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.