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Defrag.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 41fcb15bd5a2c070d8af9d7a7537fe93
Latest seen 2021-10-12 21:00:16 (4 years ago)
First seen 2019-10-23 19:10:28 (6 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Smart Game Booster

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2019-10-23 19:10:28 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-12 21:00:16 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Smart Game Booster. Product metadata: Smart Game Booster.

Digital signature

Signed by Chengdu Zhagu Technology Co., Ltd.. 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.

Defrag.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Game Booster. The reported company name is Smart Game Booster. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-12 21:00:16 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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.

Product Name: Smart Game Booster
Company Name: Smart Game Booster
MD5: 41fcb15bd5a2c070d8af9d7a7537fe93
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2019-10-23 19:10:28 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-12 21:00:16 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-12 21:00:16 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Chengdu Zhagu Technology Co., Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on Defrag.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.

%programfiles%\pcgameboost

ThreatInfo has observed Defrag.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 67.7%
Windows 8.1 16.1%
Windows 7 12.9%
Windows 8 3.2%

The most common operating system signal for Defrag.exe is Windows 10 with 67.7% 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.

Defrag.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 0x001bab40
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 2433536

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

.text 1802240 bytes · 74.1% of section data
MD5 d02490c792746acb6d406e0a0ac46130
.itext 7680 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 aec0d8aa0064e16b96631888e14af583
.data 51200 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 19ce1614c599c4a0a0408d25f1bc916b
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 18432 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 e1fc528b8cf5eb31c5acf65d59da6a51
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8b475c0eea5eeba65a76657d444ebd70
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c8ffd0ab23f916505e8a060d368c55d3
.reloc 106496 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 371f9a0c42f2d7d60b6b3deea94ff0e0
.rsrc 446464 bytes · 18.3% of section data
MD5 7f72b2c4b7315262617567e52c230a39

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 41fcb15bd5a2c070d8af9d7a7537fe93.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.