Fuel Launcher.exe threat report

MD5 d426ab3661fcfb44baebd55701b007c5
Latest seen 2026-03-31 23:01:12 (a month ago)
First seen 2017-06-21 08:08:21 (8 years ago)
Size 55 KB

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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
2026-03-31 23:01:12 (a month ago)
File hash
d426ab3661fcfb44baebd55701b007c5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-21 08:08:21 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-31 23:01:12 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sony DADC Austria AG. Product metadata: SecuROM Launcher.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

Fuel Launcher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SecuROM Launcher. The reported company name is Sony DADC Austria AG. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-31 23:01:12 (a month ago).

If Fuel Launcher.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.

Product Name: SecuROM Launcher
Company Name: Sony DADC Austria AG
MD5: d426ab3661fcfb44baebd55701b007c5
Size: 55 KB
First Published: 2017-06-21 08:08:21 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-31 23:01:12 (a month ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-31 23:01:12 (a month ago)
Fuel Launcher.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.

%programfiles%\codemasters\fuel
%mydoc%\zona downloads\fuel\crack
%programfiles%\r.g. mechanics\fuel
%programfiles%\codemasters
%profile%\downloads\fuel crack razor1911
%sysdrive%\games
%programfiles%\r.g. mechanics
%profile%\downloads
%profile%\downloads
%profile%\downloads

ThreatInfo has observed Fuel Launcher.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.

SecuLauncher.exe
Fuel Launcher.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 30.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 53.1%
Windows 7 43.8%
Windows 8.1 3.1%

The most common operating system signal for Fuel Launcher.exe is Windows 10 with 53.1% 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.

Fuel Launcher.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00008c06

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
Sitext 31784 d8e9400413caecf6aac11f86aa0c6166
.rdata 7222 23663ecd59fe6fcb46fac0ce71bf93e8
.data 11706 14c6794f65d9f1dc866c2ec924fd65e7
.securom 4096 a38771207fb49ae911fcfa58e4f72399

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.

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