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WindowsBootManager.exe threat report

Detected as AIDetect.78324aa File reputation report
MD5 16e87dfe53ed16cdacf491429a6d49f1
Latest seen 2024-01-16 23:05:25 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-16 23:05:00 (2 years ago)
Size 139 MB
Publisher WindowsBootManager
Product WindowsBootManager

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as AIDetect.78324aa.

Timeline

First seen 2024-01-16 23:05:00 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-16 23:05:25 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WindowsBootManager. Product metadata: WindowsBootManager.

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.

File context

WindowsBootManager.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WindowsBootManager. The reported company name is WindowsBootManager. The current detection status is AIDetect.78324aa, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-16 23:05:25 (2 years ago).

If WindowsBootManager.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 AIDetect.78324aa.

File Details

Product Name: WindowsBootManager
Company Name: WindowsBootManager
MD5: 16e87dfe53ed16cdacf491429a6d49f1
Size: 139 MB
First Published: 2024-01-16 23:05:00 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-16 23:05:25 (2 years ago)
Status: AIDetect.78324aa (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-16 23:05:25 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

WindowsBootManager.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen WindowsBootManager.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WindowsBootManager.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

WindowsBootManager.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x03bb5740
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 146647040

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

.text 119375360 bytes · 81.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8fd080e64b508b0f5b8acaef9162abeb
.rdata 21859840 bytes · 14.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 02f6d0f30d2ffe98546dd6659cfe7648
.data 520704 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 003001d1d77a91b486be636a84a589f8
.pdata 3830784 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 e3cb47bd8851deff2aa401a8c0de9334
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e3416fff31134b328d124954f3635f0b
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7a1b7754bbb5658c6826035106303d20
.rodata 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ab87d2e8f7e7a40ee320b1ce20d19e20
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e54b3a6ef03b79d65232703b172114dc
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ffcbef338ebaebd0a602cd4356c28019
malloc_h 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1a17c58bb4446011c10eeff83778e13e
.rsrc 99328 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a32a220f63d9053c879838bd004dd634
.reloc 952832 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 4ae634e464ef1d8223fc403956705fd1

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 AIDetect.78324aa

This report identifies WindowsBootManager.exe by MD5 16e87dfe53ed16cdacf491429a6d49f1. 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 16e87dfe53ed16cdacf491429a6d49f1.
  • 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.