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QMChExt.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.Tencent. 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.Tencent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-01-14 21:26:30 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 428fb7b69b8c3fd5880ddc7122d4acd1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Tencent, 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 2022-01-14 21:26:30 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-14 21:26:30 (4 years ago).
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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
QMChExt.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯电脑管家. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is PUP.Tencent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-14 21:26:30 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If QMChExt.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.Tencent.
File Details
| Product Name: | 腾讯电脑管家 |
| Company Name: | Tencent |
| MD5: | 428fb7b69b8c3fd5880ddc7122d4acd1 |
| Size: | 235 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-01-14 21:26:30 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-01-14 21:26:30 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Tencent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-01-14 21:26:30 (4 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: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on QMChExt.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%\tencent\qqpcmgr |
ThreatInfo has observed QMChExt.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.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for QMChExt.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
QMChExt.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
ead3d57ab055b9781de6e30d4815cabf
558ced9258f4dc8e469256043fe80d03
9e2bda99a6abbb2f3f5c132648ccee9f
8346b5fb3a3621ebd6bb70a234bc8af1
b9a48ffd26f5e01bb3b3ebd8f57c74d0
b53d99cbf75b135319fed455897a1675
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.Tencent
This report identifies QMChExt.exe by MD5 428fb7b69b8c3fd5880ddc7122d4acd1. 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.