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SearchIndexer.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ad31942bdf3d594c404874613bc2fe4d
Latest seen 2021-12-06 21:55:56 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 14:11:09 (8 years ago)
Size 579 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Windows® Search

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 14:11:09 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-06 21:55:56 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Windows® Search.

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. 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.

File context

SearchIndexer.exe 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 2021-12-06 21:55:56 (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: ad31942bdf3d594c404874613bc2fe4d
Size: 579 KB
First Published: 2017-05-31 14:11:09 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-06 21:55:56 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-06 21:55:56 (4 years ago)

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170529_2138\windows7_sp1_ultimate_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170622_1022\windows7_sp1_homepremium_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v3\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170317_0819\windows7_sp1_homepremium_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v3\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170802_2051\windows7_sp1_professional_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170803_2144\windows7_sp1_professional_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170816_2335\windows7_sp1_professional_eng(1033)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170825_1111\windows7_sp1_homepremium_esp(3082)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170826_2219\windows7_sp1_homepremium_esp(3082)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170902_2023\windows7_sp1_homepremium_esp(3082)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images
%sysdrive%\rei\temp\20170907_0026\windows7_sp1_homepremium_esp(3082)_ie11_wmp12_64bit_v1\images

ThreatInfo has observed SearchIndexer.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.

File Names:

3 observed names
7bcc04348145501294745d58a2f9f702a76e794f.img SearchIndexer.exb SearchIndexer.exe

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 SearchIndexer.exe across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 46.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 46.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 90.0%
Windows 10 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for SearchIndexer.exe is Windows 7 with 90.0% 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.exe 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000eae0
Image base 0x0000000100000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 592384

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

.text 328192 bytes · 55.4% of section data
MD5 2c14e392ecb730088360e4fcab07470d
.rdata 119296 bytes · 20.1% of section data
MD5 35311928e39e3a09cb9a4a1cb08e482b
.data 9728 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 5c3752151bcaecf629c5049d8a556982
.pdata 28672 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 a4786e0c61f08eba923581a77906118a
.rsrc 102400 bytes · 17.3% of section data
MD5 9081b7ee87ecd5504ca6858b6a00eb3e
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 d73b4d8982635df9d21348b8567a9b88

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with ad31942bdf3d594c404874613bc2fe4d.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.