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Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 threat report

Detected as Adware.SearchSuite File reputation report
MD5 dfcd0e6bf35ce6a15aa743c7d74b5004
Latest seen 2021-03-29 20:15:18 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-30 09:10:31 (8 years ago)
Size 111 KB
Publisher Aztec Media Inc
Product AssetsManager
Signed by AZTEC MEDIA INC.

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Detection name
Adware.SearchSuite
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-03-29 20:15:18 (5 years ago)
File hash
dfcd0e6bf35ce6a15aa743c7d74b5004
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SearchSuite.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-30 09:10:31 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-29 20:15:18 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Aztec Media Inc. Product metadata: AssetsManager.

Digital signature

Signed by AZTEC MEDIA INC.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AssetsManager. The reported company name is Aztec Media Inc. The current detection status is Adware.SearchSuite, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-29 20:15:18 (5 years ago).

If Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 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.SearchSuite.

Product Name: AssetsManager
Company Name: Aztec Media Inc
MD5: dfcd0e6bf35ce6a15aa743c7d74b5004
Size: 111 KB
First Published: 2017-05-30 09:10:31 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-29 20:15:18 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.SearchSuite (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-29 20:15:18 (5 years ago)
Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 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: AZTEC MEDIA INC.
Status: Valid

The signature on Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 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%\assets manager\smdmf
%programfiles%\assets manager
%temp%
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20180919.194636\2\assets manager

ThreatInfo has observed Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 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.

Uninstall.exe Au_.exe Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84

This 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.

Windows 7 58.6%
Windows 10 20.7%
Windows 8 6.9%
Windows 8.1 6.9%
Windows XP 6.9%

The most common operating system signal for Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 is Windows 7 with 58.6% 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.

Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 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 0x000039e3
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 48128

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

.text 28672 bytes · 59.6% of section data
MD5 f569e353af0ed51bf4c216faa9bed4e7
.rdata 11264 bytes · 23.4% of section data
MD5 91eee43954e068e650f7b73a8b0e6915
.data 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 db9f7acbf1c3ddfe255077b699955dfa
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 3584 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 f47cbae5c643f70e31a29323c94ce916
.reloc 4096 bytes · 8.5% of section data
MD5 ce0f77ede2efa970a6e1a1c973e362d9

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.SearchSuite

This report identifies Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 by MD5 dfcd0e6bf35ce6a15aa743c7d74b5004. 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 dfcd0e6bf35ce6a15aa743c7d74b5004.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.