AdvancedWindowsManager.exe threat report

MD5 a2dbd075d730064e16829e8a8d74d74a
Latest seen 2024-04-13 23:02:54 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-10 20:36:10 (4 years ago)
Size 471 KB
Signed by Microleaves LTD

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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
2024-04-13 23:02:54 (2 years ago)
File hash
a2dbd075d730064e16829e8a8d74d74a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Microleaves.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-10 20:36:10 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-13 23:02:54 (2 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.

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 2024-04-13 23:02:54 (2 years ago).

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.

Product Name: Advanced Windows Manager
Company Name: Advanced Windows Manager
MD5: a2dbd075d730064e16829e8a8d74d74a
Size: 471 KB
First Published: 2021-05-10 20:36:10 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-13 23:02:54 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.Microleaves (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-13 23:02:54 (2 years ago)
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.

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.

%programfiles%\aw manager
%programfiles%\aw manager
%programfiles%\aw manager
%programfiles%\aw manager
%programfiles%\aw manager
%programfiles%\aw manager
%appdata%\aw manager\windows manager 1.0.0\install
%programfiles%\aw manager
%programfiles%\aw manager
%programfiles%\aw manager

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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 20.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 86.1%
Windows 7 8.3%
Windows 8.1 3.4%
Windows 8 1.5%
Windows Vista 0.7%

The most common operating system signal for AdvancedWindowsManager.exe is Windows 10 with 86.1% 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.

AdvancedWindowsManager.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000000400000
Entry Address: 0x000014e0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 32768 b6007d16b1d8fb33df78e884c8bbfd25
.data 1024 422355e18def0a89a834f8da7d429b2d
.rdata 5632 bf51be5fd863efac1209f0291e9fc05e
.pdata 1536 207db5b29dd001ff15d2766732f387f4
.xdata 1536 a58b9aa061c0f7843869047dc265ac2f
.bss 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 6a8f2af11fdcded0e37cf22462defdc9
.CRT 512 f25b469bde7c5813d18c6ad29c30d730
.tls 512 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 371712 1702cf98c78ec83c3aaa9e4a3a7ceca9
/4 512 962a3afeebcf7ee59095b3587b6e905e
/19 8192 b2551f44f782054780d9d5fe5d4e6b14
/31 512 5d291f74219487bffd06356d36f3a0e4
/45 1024 f51b0890cacd3e08c42990379cb14d87
/57 512 9ed505e8c49a74151a1e6abfd3dc70c1
/70 512 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.

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