RegMech.exe threat report

MD5 79ef0e328a17c9c85daa49c5fed82d61
Latest seen 2024-08-24 23:00:43 (2 years ago)
First seen 2019-03-27 22:44:53 (7 years ago)
Size 7 MB

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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
2024-08-24 23:00:43 (2 years ago)
File hash
79ef0e328a17c9c85daa49c5fed82d61
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2019-03-27 22:44:53 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-24 23:00:43 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Tools Research Pty Ltd. Product metadata: Registry Mechanic.

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.

RegMech.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Registry Mechanic. The reported company name is PC Tools Research Pty Ltd. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-24 23:00:43 (2 years ago).

If RegMech.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.

Product Name: Registry Mechanic
Company Name: PC Tools Research Pty Ltd
MD5: 79ef0e328a17c9c85daa49c5fed82d61
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2019-03-27 22:44:53 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-24 23:00:43 (2 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-24 23:00:43 (2 years ago)
RegMech.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.

%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3782075587-2164902228-4198413635-1001\$rvw6vdo\registry mechanic v5.2.0.310
%sysdrive%\documents\downloads\utilitys\registry mechanic 5.2.0.310

ThreatInfo has observed RegMech.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Jordan with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 50.0%
Windows 7 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for RegMech.exe is Windows 10 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.

RegMech.exe 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: 0x00001380

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 6866416 83b89f4e9330377b6c37948a8c870daf
.data 78600 83dab86d55bd95ea797973a1e1949ca5
.rsrc 601553 425bc7d0ed57628d122d3873a7553900
.mackt 1500 e77dbbb581df3046263e69352bb7b3c5

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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