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actioncenter.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 a4833549b6b132478d08ded1ee7abc33
Latest seen 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
First seen 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Auslogics
Product SSD Optimizer

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Auslogics. 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
PUP.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
File hash
a4833549b6b132478d08ded1ee7abc33
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: SSD Optimizer.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

actioncenter.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SSD Optimizer. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If actioncenter.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 PUP.Auslogics.

Product Name: SSD Optimizer
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: a4833549b6b132478d08ded1ee7abc33
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
actioncenter.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.

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on actioncenter.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.

%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed actioncenter.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for actioncenter.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.

actioncenter.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000e182c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 1393664

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

.text 913408 bytes · 65.5% of section data
MD5 33f6a08c1810aa6e8185e5fd8e98d78c
.itext 6656 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7cda4c1440ed7a6681a1d860afc3f410
.data 18944 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 79a2e6a7ee38a24e955fe8874fac4278
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 143872 bytes · 10.3% of section data
MD5 5b0bc832b034ee5aaa81e84094f23469
.didata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3a1af014cc80d40adc0a0eb7ff12f800
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5a23d89bd0e693f885db478ef9ba8d7d
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 59194ee508f93a9a35e8798449bd2fdc
.rsrc 212480 bytes · 15.2% of section data
MD5 995d143f773984e90994f1941fc0b7ea
.xdata 96768 bytes · 6.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f5652ae027be424f66ea2f1951e94261

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 PUP.Auslogics

This report identifies actioncenter.exe by MD5 a4833549b6b132478d08ded1ee7abc33. It is part of the PUP 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 a4833549b6b132478d08ded1ee7abc33.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.