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Wallpaper Engine_92473.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.InstallCore File reputation report
MD5 56992d52b3ddba168034d14375f0f62c
Latest seen 2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Signed by AN Soft

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Detection name
Adware.InstallCore
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago)
File hash
56992d52b3ddba168034d14375f0f62c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallCore, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by AN Soft. 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. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

Wallpaper Engine_92473.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.InstallCore, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Wallpaper Engine_92473.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 Adware.InstallCore.

MD5: 56992d52b3ddba168034d14375f0f62c
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-16 04:17:05 (5 years ago)
Wallpaper Engine_92473.exe 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: AN Soft
Status: Valid

The signature on Wallpaper Engine_92473.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed Wallpaper Engine_92473.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Wallpaper Engine_92473.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

Wallpaper Engine_92473.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 0x0031ce81
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 5277696

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

.text 3789312 bytes · 71.8% of section data
MD5 e1d77037b65a44b655fcefddfdc03fca
.rdata 989184 bytes · 18.7% of section data
MD5 dfbfaef9c296e2a597489695e10cee6a
.data 146432 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 43f5c4f4eded5c42b796f51dd3a08336
.rsrc 102912 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 442a794e332062be1bf4a7adb9944432
.reloc 249856 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 28cb929f731eae45596c09fb3dadcc77

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.InstallCore

This report identifies Wallpaper Engine_92473.exe by MD5 56992d52b3ddba168034d14375f0f62c. It is part of the Adware 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 56992d52b3ddba168034d14375f0f62c.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.