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A0200145.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 19deadb4bd28fdba88e07517cf3ff2b9
Latest seen 2023-06-21 23:06:13 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:46 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher APN
Product Ask TBNotifier
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:46 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-21 23:06:13 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN. Product metadata: Ask TBNotifier.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

A0200145.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ask TBNotifier. The reported company name is APN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-21 23:06:13 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: Ask TBNotifier
Company Name: APN
MD5: 19deadb4bd28fdba88e07517cf3ff2b9
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 10:03:46 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-21 23:06:13 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-21 23:06:13 (2 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0200145.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.

%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\atu3-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%programfiles%\malwareprotectionlive\quarantine
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork.$quar\toolbar\updater
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\atu3-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-v7c\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\wztqirdrxxwsdykmyoszivyeelwqlzvq\toolbar\atu3-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{896c33a9-32dd-4f61-b277-70b53fa7d44e}\rp203
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avrv7zmmr4a3g.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater

ThreatInfo has observed A0200145.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.

TBNotifier.exe TBNotifier.exe.vir TBNotifier-2508ea01-99f0-4724-830e-15cb39e1b7d3.exe TBNotifier-98f31f4e-be5d-4d6e-be02-78ada3323d3a.exe TBNotifier-66f182a9-9648-4695-8535-650100127260.exe TBNotifier-f1a83852-9550-4a43-b3ee-31929aab05cc.exe A0200145.exe

This 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.

Windows 7 48.2%
Windows 10 37.8%
Windows 8.1 9.6%
Windows XP 2.0%
Windows 8 1.6%
Windows Vista 0.4%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for A0200145.exe is Windows 7 with 48.2% 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.

A0200145.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 0x0010f701
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1929728

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

.text 1283584 bytes · 66.5% of section data
MD5 f2199d8b4137ea31890e50b0b70d2aed
.rdata 295424 bytes · 15.3% of section data
MD5 12c81e838aa91cbb4b83b10085814bc8
.data 50176 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 4164814a7f51601054a6fec2cca7052c
.rsrc 224768 bytes · 11.6% of section data
MD5 d2785e57d3bf2b6835d9d238b5df121c
.reloc 75776 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 d75c7fee1187ad1cd743612039fe30ad

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 19deadb4bd28fdba88e07517cf3ff2b9.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.