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AdvancedWindowsManager.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Microleaves File reputation report
MD5 7aca0b22174cce769de40b40d34c1959
Latest seen 2021-10-19 20:15:18 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-06-11 20:06:18 (4 years ago)
Size 470 KB
Publisher Advanced Windows Manager
Product Advanced Windows Manager
Signed by Microleaves LTD

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Microleaves. 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.Microleaves
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-10-19 20:15:18 (4 years ago)
File hash
7aca0b22174cce769de40b40d34c1959
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Microleaves, 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 2021-06-11 20:06:18 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-19 20:15:18 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Windows Manager. Product metadata: Advanced Windows Manager.

Digital signature

Signed by Microleaves 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. 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.

File context

AdvancedWindowsManager.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Advanced Windows Manager. The reported company name is Advanced Windows Manager. The current detection status is PUP.Microleaves, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-19 20:15:18 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If AdvancedWindowsManager.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.Microleaves.

File Details

Product Name: Advanced Windows Manager
Company Name: Advanced Windows Manager
MD5: 7aca0b22174cce769de40b40d34c1959
Size: 470 KB
First Published: 2021-06-11 20:06:18 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-19 20:15:18 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.Microleaves (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-19 20:15:18 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

AdvancedWindowsManager.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.

Overview

Signed By: Microleaves LTD
Status: Valid

The signature on AdvancedWindowsManager.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%\advancedwindowsmanager

ThreatInfo has observed AdvancedWindowsManager.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 AdvancedWindowsManager.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Romania
Share 46.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania with 46.7% 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 53.3%
Windows 8.1 46.7%

The most common operating system signal for AdvancedWindowsManager.exe is Windows 10 with 53.3% 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

AdvancedWindowsManager.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000014e0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 16
Raw data 430080

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

.text 32256 bytes · 7.5% of section data
MD5 c2466582840ec8680ad44f1832d44662
.data 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 3f73a35b793c9b8b61dbc3f635586089
.rdata 5632 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 90ae32a80108c62f2be0f4e03ba7dc29
.pdata 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 35c95803f0f5a67e4b05257428162db4
.xdata 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e2d9db4d08340da99bb753046326719c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 6a8f2af11fdcded0e37cf22462defdc9
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cf930ff30da43dde75a488c6ee675edc
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 371712 bytes · 86.4% of section data
MD5 1702cf98c78ec83c3aaa9e4a3a7ceca9
/4 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb91d6c3a0daa6f02301a0d397dcffc0
/19 8192 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d3776d87a8b7d04359c2b1964c6e2dba
/31 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5d291f74219487bffd06356d36f3a0e4
/45 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 240c370f1de890af32ca9d4cfb7a00dc
/57 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d432fceea19fa7c198c48c6a499abc69
/70 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 406b70665a5983d1f1682455c669f732

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.Microleaves

This report identifies AdvancedWindowsManager.exe by MD5 7aca0b22174cce769de40b40d34c1959. 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 7aca0b22174cce769de40b40d34c1959.
  • 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.