PowerSuiteStart.exe.vir file report

MD5 ef4ff7f4e52d5e51d0459c4bff39a327
Latest seen 2023-11-06 23:53:20 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:05 (8 years ago)
Size 180 KB
Publisher simplitec GmbH
Signed by simplitec GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:05 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-06 23:53:20 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: simplitec GmbH. Product metadata: simplitec Power Suite.

Digital signature

Signed by simplitec GmbH. 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.

PowerSuiteStart.exe.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with simplitec Power Suite. The reported company name is simplitec GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-06 23:53:20 (2 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: simplitec Power Suite
Company Name: simplitec GmbH
MD5: ef4ff7f4e52d5e51d0459c4bff39a327
Size: 180 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 17:06:05 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-11-06 23:53:20 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-11-06 23:53:20 (2 years ago)
Signed By: simplitec GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on PowerSuiteStart.exe.vir 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%\simplitec\kmpfaster
%programfiles%\simplitec
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\filequarantine\c\program files\simplitec
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\filequarantine\c\program files (x86)\simplitec
%programfiles%\simplitec
%programfiles%\simplitec
%programfiles%\simplitec
%programfiles%\simplitec
%programfiles%\simplitec
%programfiles%\simplitec

ThreatInfo has observed PowerSuiteStart.exe.vir 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.

PowerSuiteStart.exe
PowerSuiteStart.exe.vir

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 Taiwan with 35.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 39.5%
Windows 10 38.7%
Windows 8.1 15.1%
Windows XP 5.0%
Windows 8 1.7%

The most common operating system signal for PowerSuiteStart.exe.vir is Windows 7 with 39.5% 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.

PowerSuiteStart.exe.vir 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: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00016ed1

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 104960 6298236f6a91997cf101b8e9923b17e3
.rdata 30720 125a7b683a78e24b748235f8d10eca1b
.data 1536 d101495857d54a2bb2732cccd1615f7b
.rsrc 28672 9cf7859fba644eb849438a44cca96920
.reloc 11776 268a6cf022e2c33ed691b439b5e1fe3a

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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