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StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Pokki. 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
- PUP.Pokki
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-05-06 23:02:07 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 60c881097f4d90adc991c27034712c5b
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Pokki, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-21 22:06:17 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-05-06 23:02:07 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Pokki. Product metadata: Start Menu Service.
Signed by Pokki. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D 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 PUP.Pokki, based on the latest analysis from 2025-05-06 23:02:07 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D 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 PUP.Pokki.
File Details
| Product Name: | Start Menu Service |
| Company Name: | Pokki |
| MD5: | 60c881097f4d90adc991c27034712c5b |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 22:06:17 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-05-06 23:02:07 (a year ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Pokki (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-05-06 23:02:07 (a year 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: | Pokki |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D 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%\pokki\engine |
| %appdata%\zhp\quarantine\pokki\pokki\engine |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\rsotlyhxseehpekdwtsolqxpayvwrbtx\engine |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\qtvvoantewfespnpphfxtqfgvkpxosea\engine |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\zkkcohtexeglkekgnljsecpaksxwzkpx\engine |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\idcdjoyapn\engine |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\exuieaoeii\engine |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\njbvoewgslwlyagsqmfxwamesodgwamd\engine |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\default\appdata\local\pokki\engine |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla\engine |
ThreatInfo has observed StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D 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:
6 observed namesThis 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 StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D across 60 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 14.4% 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 StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D is Windows 10 with 53.9% 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
StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D 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.
0c98fbb51336e6d7c72b872f343994a0
8e5c6229ab4a1b453ea32659e930e625
20259c0d16264533cf315db4ae794a49
52f4ea38f9d7031e98f83bac1ed404a7
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
ed31afc36fde37f86052439296fea013
a6643ae545092962a14d7bee1a5b20fe
28bdafb7e658db23fc6394c912fb670c
651193e72e2e502b13f1642325b352b3
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 PUP.Pokki
This report identifies StartMenuIndexer.exe#2B03DA04D8077F8D by MD5 60c881097f4d90adc991c27034712c5b. It is part of the PUP 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.