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StartupManager.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 ce33be0adb4a8beca61da14b56320476
Latest seen 2021-01-14 15:58:53 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:22 (9 years ago)
Size 944 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product BoostSpeed
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

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Detection name
PUP.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-14 15:58:53 (5 years ago)
File hash
ce33be0adb4a8beca61da14b56320476
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:22 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 15:58:53 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: BoostSpeed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

File context

StartupManager.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BoostSpeed. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 15:58:53 (5 years ago).

If StartupManager.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.Auslogics.

File Details

Product Name: BoostSpeed
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: ce33be0adb4a8beca61da14b56320476
Size: 944 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 10:03:22 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 15:58:53 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 15:58:53 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

StartupManager.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.

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on StartupManager.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:

%programfiles%\auslogics\boostspeed
%programfiles%\auslogics
%sysdrive%\установка от 19.12.17\портабл 01.09.17\auslogics boostspeed\app
%programfiles%\auslogics boostspeed\app
%sysdrive%\1 t - ok\x-nec-pc soft\auslogics.boostspeed.9.1.3.0.portable\app
%appdata%\abs9\app
%desktop%\новая папка\auslogics.boostspeed_9.1.3.0.rus\auslogics.boostspeed_9.1.3.0.rus\auslogics.boostspeed-9.1.3.0\auslogics.boostspeed-9.1.3.0\portable auslogics boostspeed\app
%sysdrive%\tc_vim_22\programs\tweakers\boostspeedportable\app
%sysdrive%\dvd formatação\portable\auslogics_boostspeed_9.1.3.0_portable_eng\app
%sysdrive%\tc_vim_23\programs\tweakers\boostspeedportable\app

ThreatInfo has observed StartupManager.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 StartupManager.exe across 21 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 15.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 15.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 52.5%
Windows 7 37.5%
Windows 8.1 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for StartupManager.exe is Windows 10 with 52.5% 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

StartupManager.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 0x0009d8d0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 949760

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

.text 636416 bytes · 67.0% of section data
MD5 0ea702bccbfe03c9ba2add12decd3113
.itext 2560 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 833135cdeb1b5b6f0b632d2c431a5720
.data 17408 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 94d99a499e531bc5495525203778e7ae
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 94720 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 3ffa4f0531e2312aac5f3f70bc038a41
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8a88d3929fa2a19ed31342a416b72bcf
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 111cebbedf8877512cc22a8c468ecddb
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 d5bb2a84a6d9caaaaaf34a7da415cf8d
.rsrc 135168 bytes · 14.2% of section data
MD5 58d6bf8afa2321378ad2547cd025088d
.xdata 61952 bytes · 6.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0fcd2aaaa00aabc5e3c3e916a540f344

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.Auslogics

This report identifies StartupManager.exe by MD5 ce33be0adb4a8beca61da14b56320476. 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 ce33be0adb4a8beca61da14b56320476.
  • 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.