GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

RegistryDefragBootTime.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 81407d7d1e124da68b9d09ae98aa90ac
Latest seen 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago)
First seen 2020-07-24 22:37:16 (5 years ago)
Size 42 KB
Publisher IObit

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago)
File hash
81407d7d1e124da68b9d09ae98aa90ac
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-24 22:37:16 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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.

RegistryDefragBootTime.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Advanced SystemCare. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago).

If RegistryDefragBootTime.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: Advanced SystemCare
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 81407d7d1e124da68b9d09ae98aa90ac
Size: 42 KB
First Published: 2020-07-24 22:37:16 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-02 23:01:36 (3 weeks ago)
RegistryDefragBootTime.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 RegistryDefragBootTime.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.

%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3082282165-2558783265-1024069544-1001\$r5hosp0.264\iobit driver booster v7.2.0.598 2020 & iobit advanced systemcare pro v13.5.0.264\iobit advanced systemcare pro v13.5.0.264 portable\app\advancedsystemcare\drivers
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3082282165-2558783265-1024069544-1001\$r3q6ihx.264\iobit driver booster v7.2.0.598 2020 & iobit advanced systemcare pro v13.5.0.264\iobit advanced systemcare pro v13.5.0.264 portable\app\advancedsystemcare\drivers
%programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed RegistryDefragBootTime.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 77.8%
Windows 8.1 11.1%
Windows 7 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for RegistryDefragBootTime.exe is Windows 10 with 77.8% 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.

RegistryDefragBootTime.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x00002201
Image base 0x01000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 16896

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

.text 14336 bytes · 84.8% of section data
MD5 10f2696d52291833ea93f3e8b4e317f3
.data 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 c841753fb73a277126b860c5baa5e607
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 69463ef4a2d5475ccd5a95e950e2cae8
.reloc 1024 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 2eb200d1548ae66c4ef1fd2f62b69f8a

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 RegistryDefragBootTime.exe by MD5 81407d7d1e124da68b9d09ae98aa90ac. 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 81407d7d1e124da68b9d09ae98aa90ac.
  • 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.