GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
XLaunch.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.CoinMiner. 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
- Risk.CoinMiner
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-16 03:00:41 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- c5e497604d50a3ab3cc75cd1f0c54687
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.CoinMiner, part of the Risk threat category.
Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-12-15 23:01:29 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 03:00:41 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Colin Harrison.
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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
XLaunch.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is Colin Harrison. The current detection status is Risk.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 03:00:41 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If XLaunch.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 Risk.CoinMiner.
File Details
| Company Name: | Colin Harrison |
| MD5: | c5e497604d50a3ab3cc75cd1f0c54687 |
| Size: | 838 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-12-15 23:01:29 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-16 03:00:41 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Risk.CoinMiner (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-16 03:00:41 (2 weeks 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% |
ThreatInfo has observed XLaunch.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 XLaunch.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is New Zealand with 33.3% 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 XLaunch.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
XLaunch.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
6546d1d0a6b98290e41310c159acf638
570d62bc2193b640ce169ba2caa05037
8a333aa78f23c2fbbba6268ffda78c26
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
729121438d2fc9bfa86bb27b7449ee2e
b0b9f45cbd26de56f577226874ea836a
b1622c7fd44281155badf208e5425825
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 Risk.CoinMiner
This report identifies XLaunch.exe by MD5 c5e497604d50a3ab3cc75cd1f0c54687. It is part of the Risk 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.