OptProCrash.dll threat report

MD5 0044e076a6d6987d1a11a54d2f2bdaea
Latest seen 2023-07-15 23:40:47 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-09-08 04:11:30 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SystemOptimizer. 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
PUP.SystemOptimizer
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-07-15 23:40:47 (2 years ago)
File hash
0044e076a6d6987d1a11a54d2f2bdaea
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SystemOptimizer.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-08 04:11:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-15 23:40:47 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by PC Utilities Software Limited. 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. 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.

OptProCrash.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.SystemOptimizer, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-15 23:40:47 (2 years ago).

If OptProCrash.dll 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 PUP.SystemOptimizer.

MD5: 0044e076a6d6987d1a11a54d2f2bdaea
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-09-08 04:11:30 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-15 23:40:47 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.SystemOptimizer (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-15 23:40:47 (2 years ago)
OptProCrash.dll 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: PC Utilities Software Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on OptProCrash.dll 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.

%temp%\is-kg8kv.tmp
%sysdrive%\back up\program files (x86)
%programfiles%
%temp%
%sysdrive%\windows.old.001\users\dell\appdata\local\temp
%temp%
%sysdrive%\carlos\appdata\local\temp

ThreatInfo has observed OptProCrash.dll 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 14.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 42.9%
Windows 10 28.6%
Windows 8.1 14.3%
Windows Vista 14.3%

The most common operating system signal for OptProCrash.dll is Windows 7 with 42.9% 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.

OptProCrash.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00105cec

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1255936 7cc6fdf89dfc43172b070600b635d68b
.rdata 202752 0fb1376b39bd8cc07c8a907ea345d69b
.data 80384 dc9c1b9b0f6266aac64751093717dfbd
.rsrc 12800 0cd7d24a212fd6534bff8ff74aaadb57
.reloc 92672 f36fd534af787ad4c6c175c5d8ed758f

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.

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