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HDMSchedule.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 09fa4acdc8b0db0b48979f55cd25e0a4
Latest seen 2023-09-27 23:00:53 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-09-27 23:00:53 (2 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher PC Help Soft
Product PC HelpSoft Driver Updater Schedule
Signed by PC HELPSOFT LABS INC.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-09-27 23:00:53 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-27 23:00:53 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Help Soft. Product metadata: PC HelpSoft Driver Updater Schedule.

Digital signature

Signed by PC HELPSOFT LABS INC.. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

HDMSchedule.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC HelpSoft Driver Updater Schedule. The reported company name is PC Help Soft. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-27 23:00:53 (2 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: PC HelpSoft Driver Updater Schedule
Company Name: PC Help Soft
MD5: 09fa4acdc8b0db0b48979f55cd25e0a4
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2023-09-27 23:00:53 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-27 23:00:53 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-27 23:00:53 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: PC HELPSOFT LABS INC.
Status: Valid

The signature on HDMSchedule.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%\pc helpsoft driver updater

ThreatInfo has observed HDMSchedule.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 HDMSchedule.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Switzerland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Switzerland 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for HDMSchedule.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

HDMSchedule.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 0x002e5358
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 3533824

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

.text 3018752 bytes · 85.4% of section data
MD5 57f8a2ad38d3230b74c04f7afcce2dd0
.itext 15872 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2b2f7d48077ac8bcbb0cccf162806978
.data 64512 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 0f9df9adf24be32cf8f80343fdcdf088
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 16896 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 862a83080b17d4ea63083b7361fc57ef
.didata 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 87774924a24ada6ce0e2388dd80d201e
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 659e3c405eff7fe7ad39242e6aae3470
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 975c16c7d8cbfad5320d2deac36de9b5
.reloc 272896 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 b21361927c8f649452e9e536eb23fce1
.rsrc 139776 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 3e68fb3f9ed8dd8ab5a0262c2e802a7d

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 09fa4acdc8b0db0b48979f55cd25e0a4.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.