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PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-06-13 23:24:34 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- c7d0e06b9b637be31c9b3fd4f19e34a9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2017-11-18 14:06:20 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-13 23:24:34 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: CyberLink Corp.. Product metadata: PowerDVD 10.0.
Signed by CyberLink Corp.. 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.
File context
PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PowerDVD 10.0. The reported company name is CyberLink Corp.. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-13 23:24:34 (2 years ago).
If PDVDLaunchPolicy.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
| Product Name: | PowerDVD 10.0 |
| Company Name: | CyberLink Corp. |
| MD5: | c7d0e06b9b637be31c9b3fd4f19e34a9 |
| Size: | 432 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-11-18 14:06:20 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-13 23:24:34 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-13 23:24:34 (2 years 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: | CyberLink Corp. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PDVDLaunchPolicy.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%\cyberlink\powerdvd10 |
| %programfiles%\cyberlink |
ThreatInfo has observed PDVDLaunchPolicy.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 PDVDLaunchPolicy.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 Brazil with 66.7% 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 PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe is Windows 8.1 with 50.0% 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
PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
dee4311ffda9d73f04015f131f48b350
5d358a9241afe25eda77015681b630c6
2569c8fe9011c3310089a29013ae4512
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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 General Threat
This report identifies PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe by MD5 c7d0e06b9b637be31c9b3fd4f19e34a9. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.