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Explorer[1].exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-08-20 20:06:13 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- fe6217764b65cf469f3e0badc344c9c4
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-08-18 20:35:31 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-20 20:06:13 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool.
Signed by Corel Corporation. 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
- 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
Explorer[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-20 20:06:13 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Explorer[1].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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool |
| Company Name: | Realtek Semiconductor Corp. |
| MD5: | fe6217764b65cf469f3e0badc344c9c4 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-08-18 20:35:31 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-08-20 20:06:13 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-08-20 20:06:13 (4 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
![Explorer[1].exe detection screenshot](/screens/screen-fe6217764b65cf469f3e0badc344c9c4.png "General Threat 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Corel Corporation |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on Explorer[1].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:
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\usuario\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie |
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed Explorer[1].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 Explorer[1].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 Panama 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 Explorer[1].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.
Analysis
Explorer[1].exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
49327fa328fed0599ff826b84c04b21d
36ac1cd8bdeab5d7e5bac0975d6a165f
222e0afa93810518d36bd3c35828cb51
6a3b1cfab33f6c43dd825db7e6aa26ce
c81c57f3ee4245218cd3f31874cc6973
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
c824f0d7f6324ed849ff2452a0c79274
da8c86fd33d58df835c75aa874b03090
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 General Threat
This report identifies Explorer[1].exe by MD5 fe6217764b65cf469f3e0badc344c9c4. It is part of the Trojan 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.