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JoyToKey.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a1545d9185a2c9fae19f0bb098b43ade
Latest seen 2026-05-13 23:00:43 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher JTK software
Product JoyToKey
Signed by FREE COLORS, LTD.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 23:00:43 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: JTK software. Product metadata: JoyToKey.

Digital signature

Signed by FREE COLORS, LTD.. 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.

JoyToKey.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with JoyToKey. The reported company name is JTK software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 23:00:43 (2 weeks 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: JoyToKey
Company Name: JTK software
MD5: a1545d9185a2c9fae19f0bb098b43ade
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 23:00:43 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 23:00:43 (2 weeks ago)
Signed By: FREE COLORS, LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on JoyToKey.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%

ThreatInfo has observed JoyToKey.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for JoyToKey.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.

JoyToKey.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 0x0000264c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 4971520

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

.text 4023808 bytes · 80.9% of section data
MD5 ff83bd55243646f42931d66546525964
.data 159744 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 d0aed558202311ca19e0814860102ed7
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 91ccb28eb66f40fb9808fd088da27ba6
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2dab487913faccccc20cae71f78ee492
.idata 16384 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 527395d3b7e8ab72fc56c52d93ebdae9
.didata 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a70331b32d5d221695fa367d51535923
.edata 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a432e6d0e7b606a0ffd1b86d09e93e20
.rsrc 442880 bytes · 8.9% of section data
MD5 d8bd9c32009ae721d223e276d70b314b
.reloc 321024 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 c48708f8496a14488cf39e7698916b32

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 a1545d9185a2c9fae19f0bb098b43ade.
  • 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.