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TotalAV.exe.2873.old file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2018-10-05 19:05:05 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-10 23:21:31 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: TotalAV. Product metadata: TotalAV Ultimate Antivirus.
Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited;Protected Antivirus Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
TotalAV.exe.2873.old is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TotalAV Ultimate Antivirus. The reported company name is TotalAV. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-10 23:21:31 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | TotalAV Ultimate Antivirus |
| Company Name: | TotalAV |
| MD5: | 1811b78c21e5808e36391d95e57007be |
| Size: | 9 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-10-05 19:05:05 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-08-10 23:21:31 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-08-10 23:21:31 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Protected Antivirus Limited;Protected Antivirus Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TotalAV.exe.2873.old 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% |
| %programfiles%\totalav\updates |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20181002.090744\3 |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20181013.004431\6 |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{b27e5c6a-35d1-4c73-bc02-db61c65223dc} |
ThreatInfo has observed TotalAV.exe.2873.old 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.
File Names:
8 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen TotalAV.exe.2873.old across 31 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 20.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for TotalAV.exe.2873.old is Windows 10 with 78.1% 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
TotalAV.exe.2873.old 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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 1b04d190-8d8b-4e7c-a3ab-ec1db615b7d6 |
| Typelib ID: | 4a983927-2149-4286-8f6c-6abe8be15d25 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
8e312483f24ff664e1674f7d1d63be84
59d47c583297db29668fdcc7ddfc9308
6bb987ab570b8c13fbc4c3f81103ed44
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.