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application direct service.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-03 23:00:28 (3 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 3c50bee02e53e3272fff1b5633e56b44
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-10-21 23:01:24 (7 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-03 23:00:28 (3 weeks ago).
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
application direct service.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-03 23:00:28 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If application direct service.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.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 3c50bee02e53e3272fff1b5633e56b44 |
| Size: | 803 KB |
| First Published: | 2025-10-21 23:01:24 (7 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-03 23:00:28 (3 weeks ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-03 23:00:28 (3 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 application direct service.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 application direct service.exe across 3 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 application direct service.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
application direct service.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.
cfb8ee23103135a894beed9cd31005f1
7264916c1c8000427bcaec663a43a115
c573b584ba5b1f9f7a25b78b07cae829
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
1398e6b2fe69e327c668d33ba4e4f1e0
7fa149b2836b3e349825f27c7ce2ed53
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.Gen
This report identifies application direct service.exe by MD5 3c50bee02e53e3272fff1b5633e56b44. 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.