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EXCEL.EXE threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Virus.Gael. 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.Gael
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-02-10 23:01:47 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 4322dc59861921cef219a5116b49ec0e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virus.Gael, part of the Virus threat category.
Self-replicating or infecting malware families and related samples. Related Virus reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-02-10 23:01:47 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-02-10 23:01:47 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: 2007 Microsoft Office system.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
EXCEL.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 2007 Microsoft Office system. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Virus.Gael, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-10 23:01:47 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virus reports for broader family-level investigation.
If EXCEL.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.Gael.
File Details
| Product Name: | 2007 Microsoft Office system |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 4322dc59861921cef219a5116b49ec0e |
| Size: | 17 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-02-10 23:01:47 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-02-10 23:01:47 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Virus.Gael (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-02-10 23:01:47 (a year ago) |
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:
| %sysdrive%\solucao\instalacao\sistema |
ThreatInfo has observed EXCEL.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 EXCEL.EXE across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil 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:
The most common operating system signal for EXCEL.EXE is Windows Server 2008 R2 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
EXCEL.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
73bfe3d940f8cd073c8e74a42895656e
7b5c0478d7b60f37c59e5cdb80db6ce1
b21d02a62da5306d76af2abd5eb69db6
7976ea867412884cb791c75b1a516a9f
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.Gael
This report identifies EXCEL.EXE by MD5 4322dc59861921cef219a5116b49ec0e. 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.