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AsusHotkey.exe.1834E8C85591E8BC1B1E9B2D6626A749 file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 14867b897676142e4f391cca44eab784
Latest seen 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)
Size 356 KB
Publisher ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Product ASUS Hotkey
Signed by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.. Product metadata: ASUS Hotkey.

Digital signature

Signed by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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.

File context

AsusHotkey.exe.1834E8C85591E8BC1B1E9B2D6626A749 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ASUS Hotkey. The reported company name is ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week 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.

File Details

Product Name: ASUS Hotkey
Company Name: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
MD5: 14867b897676142e4f391cca44eab784
Size: 356 KB
First Published: 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)

Overview

Signed By: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on AsusHotkey.exe.1834E8C85591E8BC1B1E9B2D6626A749 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:

%commonappdata%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\common

ThreatInfo has observed AsusHotkey.exe.1834E8C85591E8BC1B1E9B2D6626A749 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 AsusHotkey.exe.1834E8C85591E8BC1B1E9B2D6626A749 across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AsusHotkey.exe.1834E8C85591E8BC1B1E9B2D6626A749 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.

Analysis

AsusHotkey.exe.1834E8C85591E8BC1B1E9B2D6626A749 is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0001d2b8
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 343552

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

.text 222208 bytes · 64.7% of section data
MD5 c2002c79f21c7b57aaad735a9ad27a63
.rdata 101888 bytes · 29.7% of section data
MD5 cecfa4933d69f2f095bb2137770bdc63
.data 3072 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 16279effb7a013bf5dd55c83b380b04d
.pdata 11264 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 2bbae07dd2798a1bc6f864aac7d48f57
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 c3330026c02593a2ccc14cf2d2a31444
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 86eba55bfa38dbe600940009b4eeecbc

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 14867b897676142e4f391cca44eab784.
  • 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.