GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

DownloadHelperTray.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Hexagon File reputation report
MD5 aa5a259d1fe488b27848b99963f2f626
Latest seen 2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago)
First seen 2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago)
Size 143 KB
Signed by Hexagon AI Ltd.

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Hexagon. 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
PUP.Hexagon
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago)
File hash
aa5a259d1fe488b27848b99963f2f626
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Hexagon, part of the PUP threat category.

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 2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: DownloadHelperTray.

Digital signature

Signed by Hexagon AI 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. 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

DownloadHelperTray.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DownloadHelperTray. The current detection status is PUP.Hexagon, based on the latest analysis from 2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DownloadHelperTray.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 PUP.Hexagon.

Product Name: DownloadHelperTray
MD5: aa5a259d1fe488b27848b99963f2f626
Size: 143 KB
First Published: 2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago)
Latest Published: 2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago)
Status: PUP.Hexagon (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-08-25 23:00:40 (9 months ago)
DownloadHelperTray.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.

Signed By: Hexagon AI Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on DownloadHelperTray.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%

ThreatInfo has observed DownloadHelperTray.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 DownloadHelperTray.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.

DownloadHelperTray.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 0x0002298e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: f27fdead-b0f6-40a4-a10f-00dee58c0aa4
Typelib ID: 6b0420bd-6942-49ad-86d3-da3b2e780c2e

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 136192

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

.text 133632 bytes · 98.1% of section data
MD5 08f64b92bfc209a72ef9236aede084ec
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 4e39ab7401bcfa8fd8a19a136edea9df
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 15fae2aa1b5001e88663e14a4ad8df30

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 PUP.Hexagon

This report identifies DownloadHelperTray.exe by MD5 aa5a259d1fe488b27848b99963f2f626. It is part of the PUP 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with aa5a259d1fe488b27848b99963f2f626.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.