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StartRegistryBooster.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Uniblue File reputation report
MD5 91497ae0218ba59798f5d5400e1ff97a
Latest seen 2021-01-05 06:10:25 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-18 05:16:24 (6 years ago)
Size 97 KB
Publisher Uniblue Software
Signed by Uniblue Systems

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Uniblue. 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.Uniblue
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-05 06:10:25 (5 years ago)
File hash
91497ae0218ba59798f5d5400e1ff97a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Uniblue, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-04-18 05:16:24 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 06:10:25 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Uniblue Software. Product metadata: Uniblue Registry Booster.

Digital signature

Signed by Uniblue Systems. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

StartRegistryBooster.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Uniblue Registry Booster. The reported company name is Uniblue Software. The current detection status is PUP.Uniblue, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 06:10:25 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If StartRegistryBooster.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 PUP.Uniblue.

Product Name: Uniblue Registry Booster
Company Name: Uniblue Software
MD5: 91497ae0218ba59798f5d5400e1ff97a
Size: 97 KB
First Published: 2020-04-18 05:16:24 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 06:10:25 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Uniblue (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 06:10:25 (5 years ago)
StartRegistryBooster.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.

Signed By: Uniblue Systems
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on StartRegistryBooster.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed StartRegistryBooster.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for StartRegistryBooster.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.

StartRegistryBooster.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 0x00001579
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 90112

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

.text 28672 bytes · 31.8% of section data
MD5 4c8828948c66226d49278fae712160cb
.rdata 8192 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 7ba27407386dec1de5b56573baddb506
.data 4096 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 c7b586008bd6980fffc1b0af7153c33d
.rsrc 49152 bytes · 54.5% of section data
MD5 8b6c1e2cad237c592cffc882cde3979f

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.Uniblue

This report identifies StartRegistryBooster.exe by MD5 91497ae0218ba59798f5d5400e1ff97a. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 91497ae0218ba59798f5d5400e1ff97a.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.