SPMLauncher.exe file report

MD5 cc5265409e9abc98f6c49dd6b722a37c
Latest seen 2022-03-31 23:09:01 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-05 17:04:58 (7 years ago)
Size 78 KB
Publisher Avanquest Software

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-06-05 17:04:58 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-31 23:09:01 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avanquest Software. Product metadata: PC Speed Maximizer.

Digital signature

Signed by Smart PC Solutions, Inc.. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

SPMLauncher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC Speed Maximizer. The reported company name is Avanquest Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-31 23:09:01 (4 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: PC Speed Maximizer
Company Name: Avanquest Software
MD5: cc5265409e9abc98f6c49dd6b722a37c
Size: 78 KB
First Published: 2018-06-05 17:04:58 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-31 23:09:01 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-31 23:09:01 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Smart PC Solutions, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on SPMLauncher.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed SPMLauncher.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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33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is El Salvador with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SPMLauncher.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.

SPMLauncher.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: 0x00025460

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
UPX0 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 38400 8cbec45f9595a54913cbe7e0387a56e5
.rsrc 36864 f663a803aedc372f1e7517c1c4be6edc

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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