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WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Packed. 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
- Trojan.Packed
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 976d40622f283ca543385fb8cdeade69
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-12-14 23:43:55 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago).
Company metadata: WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). Product metadata: WinZip System Scanner.
Signed by WinZip Computing. 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip System Scanner. The reported company name is WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.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 Trojan.Packed.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinZip System Scanner |
| Company Name: | WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing) |
| MD5: | 976d40622f283ca543385fb8cdeade69 |
| Size: | 235 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-14 23:43:55 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Packed (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | WinZip Computing |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.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%\winzip\utils |
ThreatInfo has observed WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.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 WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.exe across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 22.2% 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 WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.exe is Windows 10 with 88.9% 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
WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a41c68006449837e89c9d55aa3331962
9ff77db3e1bdb97c8f6d774fbf552c08
8eb24d6e4a99828079c1e0bc5ae1f733
93b3f9b53269bd68cccbcb5fed344d55
5332ae3a2e80371bd6f9195b4b1519b9
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 Trojan.Packed
This report identifies WINZIPSSRegistryOptimizer.exe by MD5 976d40622f283ca543385fb8cdeade69. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.