GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

WINZIPSSGameOptLauncher.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a5616772ab949bdb31515ef01dae01f5
Latest seen 2024-01-15 23:50:01 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-28 02:05:43 (8 years ago)
Size 310 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-28 02:05:43 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-15 23:50:01 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). Product metadata: WinZip System Utilities Suite.

Digital signature

Signed by WinZip Computing LLC. 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. 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.

WINZIPSSGameOptLauncher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip System Utilities Suite. The reported company name is WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-15 23:50:01 (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: WinZip System Utilities Suite
Company Name: WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing)
MD5: a5616772ab949bdb31515ef01dae01f5
Size: 310 KB
First Published: 2017-05-28 02:05:43 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-15 23:50:01 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-15 23:50:01 (2 years ago)
Signed By: WinZip Computing LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on WINZIPSSGameOptLauncher.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.

%programfiles%\winzip system utilities suite
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed WINZIPSSGameOptLauncher.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.

25.0%
25.0%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 25.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 55.6%
Windows 7 33.3%
Windows 8.1 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for WINZIPSSGameOptLauncher.exe is Windows 10 with 55.6% 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.

WINZIPSSGameOptLauncher.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 0x000150cd
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 310784

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

.text 150016 bytes · 48.3% of section data
MD5 ee794f080deab8bac37ea0992d510c71
.rdata 43520 bytes · 14.0% of section data
MD5 79644b805c6cd4a7496bf573032a3fdb
.data 9216 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 63b95930f48ef99a7a2a1ee21904d71f
.rsrc 77824 bytes · 25.0% of section data
MD5 328d082e2b50ba98f00d76bff505e1a7
.reloc 30208 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 ccb02425d5ca4fa25e25d90fae307ab3

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 a5616772ab949bdb31515ef01dae01f5.
  • 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.