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TE2020ei.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.DealPly File reputation report
MD5 a78cd2980df7861a1143df2cebcc1358
Latest seen 2025-01-14 23:01:32 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-19 23:02:41 (a year ago)
Size 17 MB
Publisher Reckon Elite
Product TE2020EI
Signed by reckon limited

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Detection name
Adware.DealPly
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-01-14 23:01:32 (a year ago)
File hash
a78cd2980df7861a1143df2cebcc1358
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.DealPly, part of the Adware threat category.

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 2024-12-19 23:02:41 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-01-14 23:01:32 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Reckon Elite. Product metadata: TE2020EI.

Digital signature

Signed by reckon limited. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

TE2020ei.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TE2020EI. The reported company name is Reckon Elite. The current detection status is Adware.DealPly, based on the latest analysis from 2025-01-14 23:01:32 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If TE2020ei.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 Adware.DealPly.

Product Name: TE2020EI
Company Name: Reckon Elite
MD5: a78cd2980df7861a1143df2cebcc1358
Size: 17 MB
First Published: 2024-12-19 23:02:41 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2025-01-14 23:01:32 (a year ago)
Status: Adware.DealPly (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-01-14 23:01:32 (a year ago)
TE2020ei.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: reckon limited
Status: Valid

The signature on TE2020ei.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%\elite

ThreatInfo has observed TE2020ei.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 TE2020ei.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.

TE2020ei.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 0x00979f68
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 18774016

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

.text 9909760 bytes · 52.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 0136f62925452726e32d584a5ce38b55
.itext 20992 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1437121edc5f0bbb9969871ec9a9f089
.data 2635776 bytes · 14.0% of section data
MD5 080abaacb9464b18798f4c0d925c5e3b
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 19968 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 03ddf01a2424ce790c0d9a7c5104a348
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c16f33a86da7c1824433cdf5c8549b09
.reloc 706048 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 c6a60170b714e9f12cae7a81279f3bfd
.rsrc 5480960 bytes · 29.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 364403c4880a3872cfc2c3d764bf0eac

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 Adware.DealPly

This report identifies TE2020ei.exe by MD5 a78cd2980df7861a1143df2cebcc1358. It is part of the Adware 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 a78cd2980df7861a1143df2cebcc1358.
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