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WindroyeCheck.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Agent. 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
- Adware.Agent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-06-10 20:37:44 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 63ab16c41ecf6da8762f261a972663d6
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Agent, part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2019-04-17 04:21:22 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-10 20:37:44 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft. Product metadata: WindroyeCheck.
Signed by 北京文安卓立科技有限公司. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
WindroyeCheck.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WindroyeCheck. The reported company name is Microsoft. The current detection status is Adware.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2021-06-10 20:37:44 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WindroyeCheck.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.Agent.
File Details
| Product Name: | WindroyeCheck |
| Company Name: | Microsoft |
| MD5: | 63ab16c41ecf6da8762f261a972663d6 |
| Size: | 116 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-04-17 04:21:22 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-06-10 20:37:44 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Agent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-06-10 20:37:44 (4 years 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: | 北京文安卓立科技有限公司 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WindroyeCheck.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed WindroyeCheck.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 WindroyeCheck.exe across 2 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 50.0% 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 WindroyeCheck.exe is Windows 8.1 with 50.0% 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
WindroyeCheck.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | e50106b0-30d9-4a86-9de5-b7bf9034d750 |
| Typelib ID: | ffefea5b-49ee-493c-bb3a-3b873937884c |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
8a37ceb3897ede3242a7c5579cd94651
2cfa40abb4e4cd555eea2c15bf7c9c85
9348429d49805b339202ea6364a50627
28fdd7552f4ac41b4cb5b4a5914bd623
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.Agent
This report identifies WindroyeCheck.exe by MD5 63ab16c41ecf6da8762f261a972663d6. 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.