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XProcessBus.dll.removed threat report

Detected as Adware.MPC File reputation report
MD5 162be02ee6937ce99fb6c70ff8a9dc65
Latest seen 2022-11-20 23:37:41 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-27 09:09:00 (8 years ago)
Size 40 KB
Publisher DotC United Inc
Product MPC Cleaner
Signed by DotCash Limited

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MPC. 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.MPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-11-20 23:37:41 (3 years ago)
File hash
162be02ee6937ce99fb6c70ff8a9dc65
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MPC, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-27 09:09:00 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-20 23:37:41 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DotC United Inc. Product metadata: MPC Cleaner.

Digital signature

Signed by DotCash Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

XProcessBus.dll.removed is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MPC Cleaner. The reported company name is DotC United Inc. The current detection status is Adware.MPC, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-20 23:37:41 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If XProcessBus.dll.removed 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.MPC.

Product Name: MPC Cleaner
Company Name: DotC United Inc
MD5: 162be02ee6937ce99fb6c70ff8a9dc65
Size: 40 KB
First Published: 2017-06-27 09:09:00 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-11-20 23:37:41 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.MPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-11-20 23:37:41 (3 years ago)
XProcessBus.dll.removed 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.

Signed By: DotCash Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on XProcessBus.dll.removed 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.

%sysdrive%\windows.old.001\program files (x86)\mpc cleaner
%programfiles%\mpc cleaner
%sysdrive%\desktop backup\program files (x86)\mpc cleaner\temp\upgrade

ThreatInfo has observed XProcessBus.dll.removed 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.

XProcessBus.dll XProcessBus.dll.removed

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 7 33.3%
Windows XP 33.3%
Windows 10 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for XProcessBus.dll.removed is Windows 7 with 33.3% 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.

XProcessBus.dll.removed 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000479e
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 33280

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

.text 17408 bytes · 52.3% of section data
MD5 63d4becbeff7ed821558cfb9c9ced222
.rdata 10752 bytes · 32.3% of section data
MD5 ee61d41f4bc896eed256588f485cf3b4
.data 1024 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 a0bb127c26a75253571407ae0cd4bee4
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 e8894316bc8b816021c6010615f1327c
.reloc 2048 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 b87648cc6af00695f9b525684727e19a

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.MPC

This report identifies XProcessBus.dll.removed by MD5 162be02ee6937ce99fb6c70ff8a9dc65. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 162be02ee6937ce99fb6c70ff8a9dc65.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.