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WinToolsNet.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-27 21:00:28 (2 hours ago)
- File hash
- a45d76cb7ce6ea2e7a58b41b024ab700
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-27 21:00:28 (2 hours ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 21:00:28 (2 hours ago).
Company metadata: WinTools Software, Ltd.. Product metadata: WinTools.net.
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
WinToolsNet.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinTools.net. The reported company name is WinTools Software, Ltd.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 21:00:28 (2 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WinToolsNet.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinTools.net |
| Company Name: | WinTools Software, Ltd. |
| MD5: | a45d76cb7ce6ea2e7a58b41b024ab700 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-27 21:00:28 (2 hours ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-27 21:00:28 (2 hours ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-27 21:00:28 (2 hours 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\wintools software |
ThreatInfo has observed WinToolsNet.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 WinToolsNet.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% 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 WinToolsNet.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.
Analysis
WinToolsNet.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
b440059f21f9919466a550c3b0ae2928
4faa7852df79b86cb22ddb158d86d2bf
46bb6a8c14558d3981ef8f44cc45744c
378d8e59ed8b593a2a4a906fe01ceb8c
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
2ce66b261ed64ad7b78371a7d8b5361a
f1e5105a6cd5d75e02586399677389bd
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.Heur!
This report identifies WinToolsNet.exe by MD5 a45d76cb7ce6ea2e7a58b41b024ab700. 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.