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AppHelper.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.SaveFrom File reputation report
MD5 06e0d1a3df4601bfb421db2ef1c74f4f
Latest seen 2026-01-09 23:05:34 (4 months ago)
First seen 2023-11-10 23:02:07 (2 years ago)
Size 603 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SaveFrom. 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.SaveFrom
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-09 23:05:34 (4 months ago)
File hash
06e0d1a3df4601bfb421db2ef1c74f4f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SaveFrom, 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 2023-11-10 23:02:07 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-09 23:05:34 (4 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by IT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC. 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.

AppHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.SaveFrom, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-09 23:05:34 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If AppHelper.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.SaveFrom.

MD5: 06e0d1a3df4601bfb421db2ef1c74f4f
Size: 603 KB
First Published: 2023-11-10 23:02:07 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-09 23:05:34 (4 months ago)
Status: PUP.SaveFrom (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-09 23:05:34 (4 months ago)
AppHelper.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: IT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on AppHelper.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.

%localappdata%\programs\apphelper

ThreatInfo has observed AppHelper.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.

Windows 10 91.3%
Windows 8.1 4.3%
Windows 7 4.3%

The most common operating system signal for AppHelper.exe is Windows 10 with 91.3% 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.

AppHelper.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0004e496
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 603648

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

.text 476160 bytes · 78.9% of section data
MD5 584b2a21627fa77379324d8d9519cc4e
.rdata 98304 bytes · 16.3% of section data
MD5 0998f9a70629d34c4d7ea7f49922110c
.data 8192 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 9e25e68a4fa925e3e59c72f3f3e05d03
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9d292d144d2c0212dffed8d6eeed2c96
.reloc 20480 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 e9f1057d496a3cdc628025d1b0666b57

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.SaveFrom

This report identifies AppHelper.exe by MD5 06e0d1a3df4601bfb421db2ef1c74f4f. 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 06e0d1a3df4601bfb421db2ef1c74f4f.
  • 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.