Microsoft.exe threat report

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This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for Microsoft.exe. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as General Threat.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows Microsoft.exe detected as General Threat. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name

General Threat

Last analysis

2021-08-24 20:09:56 (4 years ago)

File hash

0defe1e926b2407ee4a292480d8ebf48

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Microsoft.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-24 20:09:56 (4 years ago).

If Microsoft.exe 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 General Threat.

File Details

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.

Overview

The signature on Microsoft.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

ThreatInfo has observed Microsoft.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.

The most common operating system signal for Microsoft.exe is Windows 7 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.

Analysis

Microsoft.exe is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

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.