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ToolRegistrySearch.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 38fcbfcde0dab69765f69d021af02d66
Latest seen 2023-08-09 23:35:39 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-08-09 23:35:39 (2 years ago)
Size 264 KB
Publisher YL Software

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-08-09 23:35:39 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-09 23:35:39 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: YL Software. Product metadata: WinUtilities Registry Search.

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.

ToolRegistrySearch.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinUtilities Registry Search. The reported company name is YL Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-09 23:35:39 (2 years ago).

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: WinUtilities Registry Search
Company Name: YL Software
MD5: 38fcbfcde0dab69765f69d021af02d66
Size: 264 KB
First Published: 2023-08-09 23:35:39 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-09 23:35:39 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-09 23:35:39 (2 years ago)
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed ToolRegistrySearch.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 8.1 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ToolRegistrySearch.exe is Windows 8.1 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.

ToolRegistrySearch.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 0x00024d17
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 266240

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

.text 188416 bytes · 70.8% of section data
MD5 b3a3cf2320e64f33bc4b1ebd603c233d
.rdata 20480 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 edd47c213f8d518d22e178236873fcb0
.data 12288 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 054fd6182d87f267c5c793fdb4031d3a
.rsrc 45056 bytes · 16.9% of section data
MD5 d8293f1b89fec43462060a8c66a7edd5

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 38fcbfcde0dab69765f69d021af02d66.
  • 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.