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Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 bc1c264165ec26eda413024ae079341e
Latest seen 2026-05-25 08:01:08 (2 days ago)
First seen 2019-03-17 12:26:31 (7 years ago)
Size 787 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-25 08:01:08 (2 days ago)
File hash
bc1c264165ec26eda413024ae079341e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2019-03-17 12:26:31 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 08:01:08 (2 days ago).

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 08:01:08 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1.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 Trojan.Gen.

MD5: bc1c264165ec26eda413024ae079341e
Size: 787 KB
First Published: 2019-03-17 12:26:31 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-25 08:01:08 (2 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-25 08:01:08 (2 days ago)
Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1.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.

%profile%\downloads
%sysdrive%
%temp%
%sysdrive%\downloads
%desktop%
%profile%\downloads\حمايه 2019
%profile%\downloads\compressed
%profile%\onedrive
%profile%
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\48z5j4vl

ThreatInfo has observed Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1.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 58.4%
Windows 7 31.6%
Windows 8.1 5.1%
Windows 8 1.5%
Windows XP 1.5%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.9%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.3%
Windows Vista 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1.exe is Windows 10 with 58.4% 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.

Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000a7b1
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 436224

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

.text 67584 bytes · 15.5% of section data
MD5 8e6577c8c479f3e85e7fa573af92977e
.rdata 6656 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 4ec1c384a6c5f398ea7ca4031012f2d6
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0ebca16960628061dcf3807fd384d9e9
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a74a099866bd9750c2aa37309234732b
.rsrc 360960 bytes · 82.7% of section data
MD5 9d0fec21e9bdc74c4bf3debe1b7c35f5

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 Trojan.Gen

This report identifies Shortcut Virus Remover v3.1.exe by MD5 bc1c264165ec26eda413024ae079341e. It is part of the Trojan report group. 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 bc1c264165ec26eda413024ae079341e.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.