GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

QQPCExternal.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Tencent File reputation report
MD5 9f950379c6cca27ae229c58b8dbf0a93
Latest seen 2022-01-14 21:26:07 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-01-14 21:26:07 (4 years ago)
Size 238 KB

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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 21:26:07 (4 years ago)
File hash
9f950379c6cca27ae229c58b8dbf0a93
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Tencent, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-01-14 21:26:07 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-14 21:26:07 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: 腾讯电脑管家.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

QQPCExternal.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯电脑管家. The current detection status is PUP.Tencent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-14 21:26:07 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If QQPCExternal.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.

Product Name: 腾讯电脑管家
MD5: 9f950379c6cca27ae229c58b8dbf0a93
Size: 238 KB
First Published: 2022-01-14 21:26:07 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-14 21:26:07 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.Tencent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-14 21:26:07 (4 years ago)
QQPCExternal.exe 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.

The signature on QQPCExternal.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%\tencent\qqpcmgr

ThreatInfo has observed QQPCExternal.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for QQPCExternal.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.

QQPCExternal.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00021c75
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 232960

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 148480 bytes · 63.7% of section data
MD5 e52b0002710d5cc7485e3c62e9b2de7f
.rdata 68608 bytes · 29.5% of section data
MD5 da1f71fccc460e060304a361a4bbb5f5
.data 2560 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 05e3803a7ad62210ffd58685370ecd3a
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 683615830802670979badc4f7315eb64
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 1354ff83ae12442ae3d559bd3cc157ab
.reloc 11264 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 330d57ca2b5bfad4c63ac01588abe78d

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 QQPCExternal.exe by MD5 9f950379c6cca27ae229c58b8dbf0a93. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9f950379c6cca27ae229c58b8dbf0a93.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.