WinOptimizerFW.exe file report

MD5 c94338513923f516bbed6eb2404706d2
Latest seen 2026-01-22 23:01:17 (4 months ago)
First seen 2024-01-05 23:19:40 (2 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Product WinOptimizerFW

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-01-05 23:19:40 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-22 23:01:17 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: WinOptimizerFW.

Digital signature

Signed by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG. 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.

WinOptimizerFW.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinOptimizerFW. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-22 23:01:17 (4 months 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: WinOptimizerFW
MD5: c94338513923f516bbed6eb2404706d2
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2024-01-05 23:19:40 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-22 23:01:17 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-22 23:01:17 (4 months ago)
Signed By: Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
Status: Valid

The signature on WinOptimizerFW.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%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo

ThreatInfo has observed WinOptimizerFW.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.

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14.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 85.7%
Windows 8.1 14.3%

The most common operating system signal for WinOptimizerFW.exe is Windows 10 with 85.7% 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.

WinOptimizerFW.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x002e9a88

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3036672 ace0b5cc35a4072c68b85c6b2814457e
.itext 11264 63d4369ee967f0ba77b638ac4ca824e8
.data 40960 8e69765a2cb39b60954a3a8fc2d10940
.bss 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 15872 f18c81b291ff10e59b1b201dadca61ed
.didata 3072 a27e7a795b4a5a53ae93a443e92f6e1f
.edata 512 0cdcf3ae15adc3bb198287bf7696ff14
.tls 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 e054576c6f85868c47c7fba1a1f01e46
.rsrc 365056 37bafb2a8dc60c009bb46e1b7b9e1b61

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.

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