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FreeFileViewer2011Setup.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.InstallIQ File reputation report
MD5 10958ae9b631abf51602c2e34c7b4be4
Latest seen 2023-11-12 23:49:38 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-04-29 15:10:32 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher W3i, LLC
Product InstallIQ Installation Utility
Signed by W3i, LLC

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Detection name
Adware.InstallIQ
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-11-12 23:49:38 (2 years ago)
File hash
10958ae9b631abf51602c2e34c7b4be4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallIQ, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2018-04-29 15:10:32 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-12 23:49:38 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: W3i, LLC. Product metadata: InstallIQ Installation Utility.

Digital signature

Signed by W3i, LLC. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

File context

FreeFileViewer2011Setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with InstallIQ Installation Utility. The reported company name is W3i, LLC. The current detection status is Adware.InstallIQ, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-12 23:49:38 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If FreeFileViewer2011Setup.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.InstallIQ.

File Details

Product Name: InstallIQ Installation Utility
Company Name: W3i, LLC
MD5: 10958ae9b631abf51602c2e34c7b4be4
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-04-29 15:10:32 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-11-12 23:49:38 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.InstallIQ (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-11-12 23:49:38 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

FreeFileViewer2011Setup.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.

Overview

Signed By: W3i, LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on FreeFileViewer2011Setup.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:

%desktop%\dump
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\documents acer h

ThreatInfo has observed FreeFileViewer2011Setup.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 FreeFileViewer2011Setup.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Trinidad and Tobago
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Trinidad and Tobago with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 66.7%
Windows 10 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for FreeFileViewer2011Setup.exe is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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

FreeFileViewer2011Setup.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 0x00041b54
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 30
Raw data 1666560

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

.text 370688 bytes · 22.2% of section data
MD5 4b2616b5f5627795924c93ef75b0301b
.text-co 17408 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e6aaabd1c06fc760d74a19f432f561d0
.text-co 99328 bytes · 6.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 069e29ff65b2a7b0c64825aae61d2500
.text-co 37376 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b335321c6ce49dd571ebacdb543be53a
.text-co 53248 bytes · 3.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 08b3afa034097dc3ee15b9ea5db67693
.text-co 11264 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d757e18544b8f6f8119c1eca7e50cd68
.text-co 19968 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 20b9c85511fb3c1d28f7f3af34bd2e61
.text-co 13824 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f5333d53a9ec1ea33e96cfc8afe9dad3
.text-co 44032 bytes · 2.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 17a6ea6ffc0b640f18c2ccdcbec08243
.text-fr 40448 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c092349410cf765a92f35ee1f90a0b9e
.text-co 39424 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dbdf95f57de336dc0f210ebdee2f8be0
.text-co 70144 bytes · 4.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0473a5d50182360125e563c55dc4af6e
.text-co 12288 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e8ea7d16d68d5ca6112274d682ebe7e5
.text-co 10752 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9bf6f3160015ba1e46fd9842e1433c72
.text-co 26112 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f1931d21f19aac282d7faa49c4fdf54
.text-ti 41984 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f28b32aa5f127bb4618b0ff365917ba0
.text-co 9728 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ccb0a124c860f98b04566b7032998487
.text-de 87552 bytes · 5.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f08b56a6e0a5e4e3f3ffc1b35962404b
.rdata 264192 bytes · 15.9% of section data
MD5 bf5ad4e8604f6a8c07d2e636dd908dde
.data 16896 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 f89f7869c94531e51daa990923ef3f9d
.data-de 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9475a59226943a3ad422e18169989f66
.data-co 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.data-co 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60425a70dfd05d0492f08e70c2d1c622
.data-co 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a91e89437fbde4f92937ca0d78ba3321
.data-ti 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e421e74301d04b8b48969b8e3176db27
.data-co 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9a138ef248860a6805e62228364da602
.data-co 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9475a59226943a3ad422e18169989f66
.data-fr 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.data-co 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e1998f593ac0ff096f180f93277a0c0d
.rsrc 374272 bytes · 22.5% of section data
MD5 cc61ea895058318337bba9f64d084cfd

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.InstallIQ

This report identifies FreeFileViewer2011Setup.exe by MD5 10958ae9b631abf51602c2e34c7b4be4. 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.

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