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SearchIndexer.exb file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-05-25 23:07:36 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-25 23:07:36 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Windows® Search.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
SearchIndexer.exb is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows® Search. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-25 23:07:36 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Windows® Search |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 97ceec784908365e184243253187fe94 |
| Size: | 580 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-25 23:07:36 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-25 23:07:36 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-25 23:07:36 (4 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2022-04-02_2320 |
ThreatInfo has observed SearchIndexer.exb 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 SearchIndexer.exb across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Singapore with 100.0% 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 SearchIndexer.exb 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.
Analysis
SearchIndexer.exb is identified as pe for 64-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.
5385ce7e87b9609bc8c42d666aecb713
cdf16ca184a0cc890f0a1cdb82d72b52
c7af016d4554dc90909f1b74170ffd3a
624d1cfbc1c991afbdb2155eeffe5ed5
8c09d06989a4f316a5fa93c3a3342ae0
f2f1dff2dc150d7dd041ae2259017065
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.