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Lavasoft.SearchProtect.WinService.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-08-03 08:05:57 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-27 23:19:24 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: SPWindowsService.
Signed by Lavasoft Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
Lavasoft.SearchProtect.WinService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SPWindowsService. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-27 23:19:24 (3 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: | SPWindowsService |
| MD5: | b6ab19344bde2649810e082097e74338 |
| Size: | 16 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-08-03 08:05:57 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-27 23:19:24 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-27 23:19:24 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Lavasoft Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Lavasoft.SearchProtect.WinService.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%\lavasoft\web companion |
ThreatInfo has observed Lavasoft.SearchProtect.WinService.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 Lavasoft.SearchProtect.WinService.exe across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 17.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for Lavasoft.SearchProtect.WinService.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
Lavasoft.SearchProtect.WinService.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 2397bb17-9558-4d35-848d-ce933c63732a |
| Typelib ID: | a091888b-ce1e-47b2-ae28-1ce27c9f69b3 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3202a65d6e8a43d5e53d2b868d5f1b24
4153191a336bde05df195f71904993b7
e39ce676e25d35b43961c7c8659545d2
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.