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ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe#89F2D59428AAC1C0 file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 dfc01e995bdf71583b140644007e149b
Latest seen 2021-01-06 21:54:46 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-20 17:05:48 (8 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Pokki
Product Start Menu Service
Signed by Pokki

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-20 17:05:48 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 21:54:46 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Pokki. Product metadata: Start Menu Service.

Digital signature

Signed by Pokki. 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. 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

ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe#89F2D59428AAC1C0 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Start Menu Service. The reported company name is Pokki. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-06 21:54:46 (5 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: Start Menu Service
Company Name: Pokki
MD5: dfc01e995bdf71583b140644007e149b
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2018-01-20 17:05:48 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 21:54:46 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 21:54:46 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Pokki
Status: Valid

The signature on ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe#89F2D59428AAC1C0 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:

%localappdata%\sweetlabs app platform
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\fraqbc8wsa
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rywtiizs2t
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20180913.124013\1\sweetlabs app platform
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\x3cf3ednhm

ThreatInfo has observed ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe#89F2D59428AAC1C0 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
ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe#89F2D59428AAC1C0

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 ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe#89F2D59428AAC1C0 across 22 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 18.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 18.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 8.1 59.2%
Windows 10 38.8%
Windows 8 2.0%

The most common operating system signal for ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe#89F2D59428AAC1C0 is Windows 8.1 with 59.2% 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

ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe#89F2D59428AAC1C0 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 0x001149a4
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 3667456

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

.text 2281472 bytes · 62.2% of section data
MD5 5aa63fed7d0906ab54ef128c6ac2087b
.rdata 700928 bytes · 19.1% of section data
MD5 d5bffea2f3ce99bb47afa96f69d1a23f
.data 168960 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 9b71427ca38de14374a9d7aa0fa0aac4
.pdata 155136 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 a438cc40f62263e32869b5eed0fa1456
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
text 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1b36fc7813bf1b3191213c4e701c966e
data 10240 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 a6643ae545092962a14d7bee1a5b20fe
.rsrc 323584 bytes · 8.8% of section data
MD5 7c7c0566703a87f0c1814fcf78dcd63c
.reloc 23552 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 f18ca403cb17798f33e6e89325b4dabb

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 dfc01e995bdf71583b140644007e149b.
  • 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.