GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
UACHlperx64.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:13 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-29 23:19:56 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Alcohol Soft Development Team. Product metadata: Alcohol UAC Helper.
Signed by Alcohol Soft. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
UACHlperx64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Alcohol UAC Helper. The reported company name is Alcohol Soft Development Team. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-29 23:19:56 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Alcohol UAC Helper |
| Company Name: | Alcohol Soft Development Team |
| MD5: | d57b22c653906eda580457364f5446e1 |
| Size: | 46 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 08:10:13 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-10-29 23:19:56 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-10-29 23:19:56 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Alcohol Soft |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on UACHlperx64.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\smart file advisor\plugins\helper |
| %sysdrive%\programme\smart file advisor\plugins\helper |
| %programfiles%\smart file advisor\plugins |
ThreatInfo has observed UACHlperx64.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen UACHlperx64.exe across 66 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 34.9% 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 UACHlperx64.exe is Windows 10 with 48.0% 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.
Analysis
UACHlperx64.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1ef37e091e1c08c98dab476396e1f110
c55be50686e476ea018b03bd842ff305
c2c00f04c4410ea8d5d54a71f6f8ff35
bbd2ae592aec8732e79b1d944ffdfdda
ef9498e0286ae98523db5063623b7ce3
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.