pcappstoresvc.exe file report

MD5 835f65d8fef255be6c9050b5bb9e8f36
Latest seen 2021-08-27 20:30:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:20:18 (8 years ago)
Size 558 KB
Publisher Baidu Inc.
Product PC App Store

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 10:20:18 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-27 20:30:28 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Baidu Inc.. Product metadata: PC App Store.

Digital signature

Signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co., Ltd. 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.

pcappstoresvc.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC App Store. The reported company name is Baidu Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-27 20:30:28 (4 years ago).

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: PC App Store
Company Name: Baidu Inc.
MD5: 835f65d8fef255be6c9050b5bb9e8f36
Size: 558 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:20:18 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-27 20:30:28 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-27 20:30:28 (4 years ago)

The signature on pcappstoresvc.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.

%programfiles%\pc app store\5.0.1.8682
%programfiles%\pc app store
%programfiles%\pc app store
%programfiles%\pc app store
%programfiles%\pc app store
%programfiles%\pc app store
%programfiles%\pc app store
%programfiles%\pc app store
%programfiles%\pc app store
%programfiles%\pc app store

ThreatInfo has observed pcappstoresvc.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.

PCAppStoreSvc.exe
PCAppStoreSvc.exe.quarantined
pcappstoresvc.exe

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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 17.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 50.9%
Windows 10 41.6%
Windows 8.1 5.0%
Windows Vista 1.2%
Windows 8 0.6%
Windows XP 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for pcappstoresvc.exe is Windows 7 with 50.9% 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.

pcappstoresvc.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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000324ed

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 415232 69281331a8a1fd12d53757e25d01964b
.rdata 87040 31cc87907b2de184411e410f6ef26707
.data 13312 264ec32c8cf8eb1404a489609565b40c
.rsrc 1536 72d16282aa6c576b7544771e37a7b269
.reloc 46592 65a77be944dcbce195c37bbf95fa9905

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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