GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
CleanMyPC.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-08-30 08:12:03 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 00:29:26 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: MacPaw Inc.. Product metadata: CleanMyPC.
Signed by MacPaw INC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
CleanMyPC.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CleanMyPC. The reported company name is MacPaw Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 00:29:26 (5 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | CleanMyPC |
| Company Name: | MacPaw Inc. |
| MD5: | c77d20f847643c86bc015a2d4b4caff4 |
| Size: | 21 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-08-30 08:12:03 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-12 00:29:26 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-12 00:29:26 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | MacPaw INC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on CleanMyPC.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive% |
| %desktop%\cleanmypc 1.9.6.1581 |
| %profile%\downloads\cleanmypc 1.9.6.1581 |
| %profile%\downloads\nouveau dossier\nouveau dossier (8)\cleanmypc 1.9.6.1581 |
ThreatInfo has observed CleanMyPC.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen CleanMyPC.exe across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 39.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for CleanMyPC.exe is Windows 10 with 81.4% 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
CleanMyPC.exe 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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | f6c94078-8dd8-40e3-86da-2ac514ad2721 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3605b00b814f0d3efe1fd77e02047626
447b41a0cd4ba623acc27fe9706d2b85
912fcd41c7c4c51ae8749e2e3d65a8ba
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.