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PC Cleaner Service.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Avanquest. 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.Avanquest
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-03 23:01:42 (3 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 1b77ab027f2138539f4b043002d49486
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Avanquest, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-03-27 23:00:19 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-03 23:01:42 (3 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Avanquest. Product metadata: PC HelpSoft PC Cleaner.
Signed by PC Helpsoft (7270356 Canada Inc). 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
PC Cleaner Service.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC HelpSoft PC Cleaner. The reported company name is Avanquest. The current detection status is PUP.Avanquest, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-03 23:01:42 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PC Cleaner Service.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 PUP.Avanquest.
File Details
| Product Name: | PC HelpSoft PC Cleaner |
| Company Name: | Avanquest |
| MD5: | 1b77ab027f2138539f4b043002d49486 |
| Size: | 885 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-27 23:00:19 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-03 23:01:42 (3 weeks ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Avanquest (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-03 23:01:42 (3 weeks ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | PC Helpsoft (7270356 Canada Inc) |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PC Cleaner Service.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%\avanquest\pc cleaner\application |
ThreatInfo has observed PC Cleaner Service.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 PC Cleaner Service.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Greece with 50.0% 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 PC Cleaner Service.exe is Windows 10 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
PC Cleaner Service.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit 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 Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
19d7565b3ed398aba3e27fc9ea8e24d3
f181010697dc8d315f4d7502282b09fd
c25106e611f9d0dc326d5d8d4ccbf271
89b8279b0bb484a56fd2cf420ec83ce2
3dc54894415f61535a15b32ab0918f8d
6625be5f7500358992f1153f96b74f25
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 PUP.Avanquest
This report identifies PC Cleaner Service.exe by MD5 1b77ab027f2138539f4b043002d49486. It is part of the PUP 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.