HDMTray.exe file report

MD5 ca2a9c91909a669420ddb908b32a5e52
Latest seen 2023-08-14 23:51:17 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-08-24 20:28:30 (4 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher PC HelpSoft

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-08-24 20:28:30 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-14 23:51:17 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC HelpSoft. Product metadata: PC HelpSoft Driver Updater Tray.

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.

HDMTray.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC HelpSoft Driver Updater Tray. The reported company name is PC HelpSoft. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-14 23:51:17 (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.

Product Name: PC HelpSoft Driver Updater Tray
Company Name: PC HelpSoft
MD5: ca2a9c91909a669420ddb908b32a5e52
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2021-08-24 20:28:30 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-14 23:51:17 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-14 23:51:17 (2 years ago)
Signed By: PC HelpSoft Labs Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on HDMTray.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.

%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed HDMTray.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.

33.3%
33.3%
16.7%
16.7%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Czech Republic with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for HDMTray.exe is Windows 10 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.

HDMTray.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: 0x002fee38

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3119104 77c8cdc116725901b45a27113cc10ca8
.itext 16384 c260442d4695f866cc06a66a53b923f4
.data 65536 ed699e4ef01d992ce77c5ca591f0ef2c
.bss 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 18944 49a573819e1b7e85cc7f2e0489820706
.didata 3584 02b60aa44e99a9595bf476475583460c
.edata 512 314e2bfb951813c702416eb1dcc28522
.tls 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 7cf65c23508bf75b09e629c2e99ebebd
.rsrc 297984 726fc7dd8355c36978355c14a80c3477

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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