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Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 eda7bfc015c8b0d64021caec2c1b5fce
Latest seen 2021-01-07 20:20:32 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-12-16 05:01:22 (6 years ago)
Size 38 KB
Publisher Easeware

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 20:20:32 (5 years ago)
File hash
eda7bfc015c8b0d64021caec2c1b5fce
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, 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 2019-12-16 05:01:22 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 20:20:32 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Easeware. Product metadata: Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.

Digital signature

Signed by Easeware Technology Limited. 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.

Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Easeware.CheckScheduledScan. The reported company name is Easeware. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 20:20:32 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.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.Gen.

Product Name: Easeware.CheckScheduledScan
Company Name: Easeware
MD5: eda7bfc015c8b0d64021caec2c1b5fce
Size: 38 KB
First Published: 2019-12-16 05:01:22 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 20:20:32 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 20:20:32 (5 years ago)
Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.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: Easeware Technology Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.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%\easeware
%sysdrive%\windows.old.000\program files\easeware

ThreatInfo has observed Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.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 7 54.5%
Windows 10 45.5%

The most common operating system signal for Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe is Windows 7 with 54.5% 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.

Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.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 0x00008ffe
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 910c7d58-a1cc-4532-b4f5-88488511be88
Typelib ID: 3e0ca10f-b584-4217-832c-98c5552883dc

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 32256

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

.text 29184 bytes · 90.5% of section data
MD5 a65b752ec375e3609c573f5623ea741c
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 16d3b802897c9fa0df8e177ab62f2d89
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 4060c460390ac9f9b93122ed41d98dd5

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.Gen

This report identifies Easeware.CheckScheduledScan.exe by MD5 eda7bfc015c8b0d64021caec2c1b5fce. 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 eda7bfc015c8b0d64021caec2c1b5fce.
  • 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.