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MSI77AF.tmp file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f0c5b9c57804b8196999c1516b6f4296
Latest seen 2021-11-30 21:39:29 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-06 13:09:21 (8 years ago)
Size 107 KB
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-06 13:09:21 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:39:29 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Ask Partner Network. Product metadata: Reporter Application.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. 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. 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.

MSI77AF.tmp is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Reporter Application. The reported company name is Ask Partner Network. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-30 21:39:29 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: Reporter Application
Company Name: Ask Partner Network
MD5: f0c5b9c57804b8196999c1516b6f4296
Size: 107 KB
First Published: 2017-10-06 13:09:21 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-30 21:39:29 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-30 21:39:29 (4 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on MSI77AF.tmp 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.

%windir%\installer
%windir%
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-spe\source
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\adap-c2-g\source
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\sgt-v7\source
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\avira-v7\source
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\spc-c2-5\source
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\sgt-sp\source
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\ndv-g\source

ThreatInfo has observed MSI77AF.tmp 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.

MSIF6A6.tmp MSIDE60.tmp MSI902E.tmp MSI77AF.tmp

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 10 61.9%
Windows 7 38.1%

The most common operating system signal for MSI77AF.tmp is Windows 10 with 61.9% 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.

MSI77AF.tmp 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 0x000041bf
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 103424

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

.text 67584 bytes · 65.3% of section data
MD5 9fbe959dcfdf04a162e275274b06a7fa
.rdata 24576 bytes · 23.8% of section data
MD5 804ec9f8d84b11479526276537c0561f
.data 5120 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 e684770b574fad60760526f8c1854643
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 cacca99af7c14e9c55e259d645a42333
.reloc 4608 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 339a00146c373160261b0653b897b5ce

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 f0c5b9c57804b8196999c1516b6f4296.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.