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AppHelper.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4d214bd98d7d58d8a6d928585434c000
Latest seen 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (3 years ago)
Size 499 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (3 years 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. 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.

AppHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (3 years ago).

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.

MD5: 4d214bd98d7d58d8a6d928585434c000
Size: 499 KB
First Published: 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (3 years ago)
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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AppHelper.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.

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 0x00038174
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 497152

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

.text 381952 bytes · 76.8% of section data
MD5 73dcd9a9fa991a297abd505dcba606d9
.rdata 88576 bytes · 17.8% of section data
MD5 5924acbf160902bac3fc0010ef38b2e2
.data 8192 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 0ae8dd3f77a79484bad57d66f6b59422
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0c0fc143cd60ee7c7df2406d6f377b37
.reloc 17920 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 afc2a3523e0244bfb857583ca0e436c7

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 4d214bd98d7d58d8a6d928585434c000.
  • 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.