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SoundVolumeView.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-10-27 23:01:14 (7 months ago)
- File hash
- 9101a7f1e09281d413ece6d825020d92
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-02-24 23:50:12 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-10-27 23:01:14 (7 months ago).
Company metadata: NirSoft. Product metadata: SoundVolumeView.
Signed by Nir Sofer. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
SoundVolumeView.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SoundVolumeView. The reported company name is NirSoft. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2025-10-27 23:01:14 (7 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If SoundVolumeView.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | SoundVolumeView |
| Company Name: | NirSoft |
| MD5: | 9101a7f1e09281d413ece6d825020d92 |
| Size: | 189 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-02-24 23:50:12 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-10-27 23:01:14 (7 months ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-10-27 23:01:14 (7 months ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Nir Sofer |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SoundVolumeView.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.
Common Places:
| %localappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed SoundVolumeView.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen SoundVolumeView.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 42.9% 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 SoundVolumeView.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.
Analysis
SoundVolumeView.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
cbef996976b9d15e7dad82ebbbba8e96
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2ff4ea2d4eec56c181d7a9ced79c53d7
c91d1bec312a142773c2fde170dfafd9
a8932adf37e4017a1e01e70cf66431a5
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies SoundVolumeView.exe by MD5 9101a7f1e09281d413ece6d825020d92. It is part of the Susp 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.