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Registry Mechanic 7.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
- 2026-02-27 23:00:37 (3 months ago)
- File hash
- 197e6aee1697cb476a2038a332446d3d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, 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 2020-12-10 18:46:33 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-27 23:00:37 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: PC Tools .
Signed by PC Tools. 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
Registry Mechanic 7.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is PC Tools . The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-27 23:00:37 (3 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Registry Mechanic 7.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
| Company Name: | PC Tools |
| MD5: | 197e6aee1697cb476a2038a332446d3d |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-12-10 18:46:33 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-27 23:00:37 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-27 23:00:37 (3 months 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: | PC Tools |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Registry Mechanic 7.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:
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\flash lama\old disk\sementara |
| %mydoc% |
| %sysdrive%\checking 2\checking\to be checked by me |
ThreatInfo has observed Registry Mechanic 7.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 Registry Mechanic 7.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 25.0% 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 Registry Mechanic 7.exe is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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
Registry Mechanic 7.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.
083e077c314dfe6832fadef9f8dbac29
7b967885fdd6cf034d6bbacee6d60fd9
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
bd5bdc394dd9459844ea032b48349bc1
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
d293bf8d4ebe9826d58e1d27c25fe4b6
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
b7edc6569a687bb044b47aa18defa51e
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 Registry Mechanic 7.exe by MD5 197e6aee1697cb476a2038a332446d3d. 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.