ToolSafeUninstall.exe threat report

MD5 8a4e1b2c88f0b3bf997c7019cb467681
Latest seen 2026-01-22 23:01:39 (4 months ago)
First seen 2020-01-14 03:03:52 (6 years ago)
Size 314 KB
Publisher YL Software

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WinUtilities. 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.WinUtilities
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-22 23:01:39 (4 months ago)
File hash
8a4e1b2c88f0b3bf997c7019cb467681
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WinUtilities.

Timeline

First seen 2020-01-14 03:03:52 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-22 23:01:39 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: YL Software. Product metadata: WinUtilities Uninstall Manager.

Digital signature

Signed by SuiNing Yilong Software Store. 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.

ToolSafeUninstall.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinUtilities Uninstall Manager. The reported company name is YL Software. The current detection status is PUP.WinUtilities, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-22 23:01:39 (4 months ago).

If ToolSafeUninstall.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.WinUtilities.

Product Name: WinUtilities Uninstall Manager
Company Name: YL Software
MD5: 8a4e1b2c88f0b3bf997c7019cb467681
Size: 314 KB
First Published: 2020-01-14 03:03:52 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-22 23:01:39 (4 months ago)
Status: PUP.WinUtilities (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-22 23:01:39 (4 months ago)
ToolSafeUninstall.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: SuiNing Yilong Software Store
Status: Valid

The signature on ToolSafeUninstall.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.

%sysdrive%\portable 4\winutilities portable\app
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\program files (86)
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed ToolSafeUninstall.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 13.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 91.3%
Windows 8.1 4.3%
Windows 7 4.3%

The most common operating system signal for ToolSafeUninstall.exe is Windows 10 with 91.3% 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.

ToolSafeUninstall.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0002763a

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 200704 b8507afff2af17a6d8dc6a085e60958b
.rdata 20480 c3f7ce94db4be5df5fb11631cf5faf1b
.data 16384 ce483018354c08a17d9f407869265fba
.rsrc 65536 7a06d8b5964b8966cc56e8178ca0e4c6

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.

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