GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

AppVShNotify.exe threat report

Detected as Virus.Grenam File reputation report
MD5 fa2dfff9a61e58d0a557559fa259f8ca
Latest seen 2026-05-25 02:00:59 (2 days ago)
First seen 2018-04-13 23:12:05 (8 years ago)
Size 521 KB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Virus.Grenam. 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
Virus.Grenam
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-25 02:00:59 (2 days ago)
File hash
fa2dfff9a61e58d0a557559fa259f8ca
Download Anti-Malware

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virus.Grenam, part of the Virus threat category.

Category context

Self-replicating or infecting malware families and related samples. Related Virus reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-04-13 23:12:05 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 02:00:59 (2 days ago).

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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 Virus category for related samples and common context.

File context

AppVShNotify.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Virus.Grenam, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 02:00:59 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virus reports for broader family-level investigation.

If AppVShNotify.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 Virus.Grenam.

File Details

MD5: fa2dfff9a61e58d0a557559fa259f8ca
Size: 521 KB
First Published: 2018-04-13 23:12:05 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-25 02:00:59 (2 days ago)
Status: Virus.Grenam (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-25 02:00:59 (2 days ago)

Detection screenshot

AppVShNotify.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.

Common Places:

%commondir%\microsoft shared
%programfiles%\nvidia corporation\ansel
%programfiles%\microsoft office 15
%programfiles%\nvidia corporation\installer2
%programfiles%\microsoft analysis services\as oledb
%programfiles%\git\usr
%programfiles%\git\mingw64
%programfiles%\microsoft sql server\110\dts
%programfiles%\git
%programfiles%\microsoft sql server\mssql11.mssqlserver\mssql

ThreatInfo has observed AppVShNotify.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.

File Names:

71 observed names
OfficeC2RClient.exe FreqTransfer32.exe officeclicktorun.exe IntegratedOffice.exe gdbInstaller.exe dbInstaller.exe SQLDumper.exe arch.exe bunzip2.exe WhoUses.exe unxz.exe DTExec.exe sexp-conv.exe ahost.exe acountry.exe lzmadec.exe sh.exe adig.exe BackupToUrl.exe vsdiag_regwcf.exe antiword.exe odt2txt.exe create-shortcut.exe bash.exe wintoast.exe p11tool.exe Microsoft.SqlServer.ExecProcTask.dll cldr-plurals.exe connect.exe sftp-server.exe pdftotext.exe bzcat.exe psktool.exe openssl.exe blocked-file-util.exe curl.exe lzmainfo.exe envsubst.exe pkcs1-conv.exe edit_test_dll.exe srptool.exe bigram.exe bzip2.exe ground.exe rmt.exe compat-bash.exe certtool.exe proxy-lookup.exe bzip2recover.exe Microsoft.MasterDataServices.Workflow.exe edit_test.exe DISTRIB.exe recode-sr-latin.exe gIntegratedOffice.exe gOfficeClickToRun.exe check_install.exe testauth.exe Office 2016 Profesional (64).exe VSTOInstaller.exe MSLogonACL.exe stop_service.exe unpacker.exe start_service.exe uninstall_service.exe setpasswd.exe install_service.exe setcad.exe CMigrate.exe appvcleaner.exe MavInject32.exe AppVShNotify.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen AppVShNotify.exe across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Colombia
Share 70.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 70.6% 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 75.3%
Windows 7 12.6%
Windows 8.1 12.1%

The most common operating system signal for AppVShNotify.exe is Windows 10 with 75.3% 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

AppVShNotify.exe 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00072814
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 532992

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

.text 459264 bytes · 86.2% of section data
MD5 62249c187bd2d89e7a755a795429d613
.itext 2560 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a55cb933bb4acf9de8ba7ac965575ef4
.data 9728 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 dc9b863276062b2e2c1e1ffe56d7d0b8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 11264 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 aa8abe6176103dc524e88e85de4efcee
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 74f253aa9f19b5b236f8efef4cfa8a49
.reloc 26624 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 f0d825167de67ca2352628a4f816af30
.rsrc 23040 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 3c25720a8e9c6367ee9ab467e706c30e

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 Virus.Grenam

This report identifies AppVShNotify.exe by MD5 fa2dfff9a61e58d0a557559fa259f8ca. It is part of the Virus 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.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware Scan the device and confirm whether this exact hash is present. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with fa2dfff9a61e58d0a557559fa259f8ca.
  • 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 Virus category to compare similar reports.