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RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 d96c8fcc5f861cce90de5b579da9a0c0
Latest seen 2022-08-08 23:31:47 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-18 07:11:16 (7 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Au˜slogics
Product Boo˜stSpeed
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

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Detection name
PUP.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-08-08 23:31:47 (3 years ago)
File hash
d96c8fcc5f861cce90de5b579da9a0c0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics, 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 2018-08-18 07:11:16 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-08 23:31:47 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Au˜slogics. Product metadata: Boo˜stSpeed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. 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. 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.

File context

RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Boo˜stSpeed. The reported company name is Au˜slogics. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-08 23:31:47 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B 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.Auslogics.

File Details

Product Name: Boo˜stSpeed
Company Name: Au˜slogics
MD5: d96c8fcc5f861cce90de5b579da9a0c0
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-08-18 07:11:16 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-08 23:31:47 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-08 23:31:47 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B 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: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B 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%
%desktop%\pulpit\auslogics boostspeed-10.0.14.0po-admin\app
%programfiles%\auslogics
%sysdrive%\portable\auslogics boostspeed 10.0.14.0\auslogics boostspeedportable\app
%sysdrive%\programas\programas\boot speed
%desktop%\новая папка\boos100140port\app
%profile%\downloads\programs\auslogics boostspeed v10.0.14.0 portable\app
%sysdrive%\program files (x86) d\auslogics
%sysdrive%\portsoft\ system tools\auslogics boostspeed\app
%sysdrive%\games

ThreatInfo has observed RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
RegistryDefrag.exe RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B across 41 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 30.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 30.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 53.4%
Windows 7 34.4%
Windows 8.1 6.3%
Windows XP 2.6%
Windows 8 1.6%
Windows Embedded 8.1 1.1%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B is Windows 10 with 53.4% 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

RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B 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 0x000a4ac8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 1091072

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

.text 667136 bytes · 61.1% of section data
MD5 b925bff7a1a0248776a022ec8366b9e5
.itext 3072 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1379fe091f548c238e043e09ea5fa8ba
.data 17408 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 af0a4d4bf3a268753fa0dd089e856d8a
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 78336 bytes · 7.2% of section data
MD5 e7d7a7b5914c46784969c6a3e7c39fea
.didata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 341b908f0bf2593c3f28b74d91026a71
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4fd098e07b124f418ddf25d5bef7b570
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 dfb7aa2fd04bdbbe864c769a566963cf
.rsrc 259584 bytes · 23.8% of section data
MD5 d24983016e12b671ad1cb176a37f4d4b
.xdata 64000 bytes · 5.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f0bd63ec0b0d919a36e0f36a31b75b18

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.Auslogics

This report identifies RegistryDefrag.exe#18218E1762110A1B by MD5 d96c8fcc5f861cce90de5b579da9a0c0. 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 d96c8fcc5f861cce90de5b579da9a0c0.
  • 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.