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MPCKpt.sys threat report

Detected as Adware.MPC File reputation report
MD5 45506ed87a85ee4f8b700ce460ed1345
Latest seen 2021-02-23 04:30:03 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-07 06:08:28 (8 years ago)
Size 51 KB
Publisher DotC United Inc
Product MPC Cleaner
Signed by DotCash Limited

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MPC. 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
Adware.MPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-23 04:30:03 (5 years ago)
File hash
45506ed87a85ee4f8b700ce460ed1345
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MPC, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-07 06:08:28 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-23 04:30:03 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DotC United Inc. Product metadata: MPC Cleaner.

Digital signature

Signed by DotCash Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

MPCKpt.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MPC Cleaner. The reported company name is DotC United Inc. The current detection status is Adware.MPC, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-23 04:30:03 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If MPCKpt.sys 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 Adware.MPC.

Product Name: MPC Cleaner
Company Name: DotC United Inc
MD5: 45506ed87a85ee4f8b700ce460ed1345
Size: 51 KB
First Published: 2017-06-07 06:08:28 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-23 04:30:03 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.MPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-23 04:30:03 (5 years ago)
MPCKpt.sys 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.

Signed By: DotCash Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on MPCKpt.sys 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%\mpc cleaner\drivers
%sysdrive%\windows.old.001\program files (x86)\mpc cleaner\drivers
%programfiles%\mpc cleaner
%system%

ThreatInfo has observed MPCKpt.sys 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.

MPCKpt_vista_32.sys MPCKpt.sys

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.

Windows 7 42.1%
Windows 8.1 36.8%
Windows 10 21.1%

The most common operating system signal for MPCKpt.sys is Windows 7 with 42.1% 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.

MPCKpt.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x0000e03e
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 44032

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

.text 34304 bytes · 77.9% of section data
MD5 b6e858e84f2e5aa04d45cc45134ceed3
.rdata 1536 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 221dcb8cb6e1d3417aa08ef94ef787da
.data 1024 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 455f4c433612eeef5d18d9b58fe0714b
.edata 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 a5c291e0491bff0b5295bf2e5619d3d4
INIT 2560 bytes · 5.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5c244adfd7ceb9ce5552abc434ffec10
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 fb2305a505659b0f1ac05bf7c474e832
.reloc 3072 bytes · 7.0% of section data
MD5 9e81a1a1ea6b3fbf850349e41521d7f7

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.MPC

This report identifies MPCKpt.sys by MD5 45506ed87a85ee4f8b700ce460ed1345. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 45506ed87a85ee4f8b700ce460ed1345.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.