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FileAssociations.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.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
- Adware.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-11-15 23:01:08 (6 months ago)
- File hash
- 0555298c2e3fdb3960f454a07d50ef9d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Gen, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-03-12 21:45:54 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2025-11-15 23:01:08 (6 months ago).
Signed by DRD Systems, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
FileAssociations.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2025-11-15 23:01:08 (6 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If FileAssociations.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 Adware.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 0555298c2e3fdb3960f454a07d50ef9d |
| Size: | 23 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-03-12 21:45:54 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-11-15 23:01:08 (6 months ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-11-15 23:01:08 (6 months 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | DRD Systems, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on FileAssociations.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed FileAssociations.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 FileAssociations.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 28.6% 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 FileAssociations.exe is Windows 10 with 71.4% 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
FileAssociations.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.
fe335b523f3d255bbac3a1a63a2b6a3c
d9119149fa288d572001941fbcbb226b
ed240af4ca5313abccef34a6ce3da3ae
9c57664aead5b7e55d97f4de9a21f0fa
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
6e7a93047f5408054cc4b85b3e7f017a
2a8ebc76b1c5295f17fcdf807f4aa4ff
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 Adware.Gen
This report identifies FileAssociations.exe by MD5 0555298c2e3fdb3960f454a07d50ef9d. It is part of the Adware 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.