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asusoptimization.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d884e3d7317680a821374a1098c9516e
Latest seen 2022-03-12 23:44:30 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-03-12 23:41:33 (4 years ago)
Size 356 KB
Publisher ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Product ASUS Optimization
Signed by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-03-12 23:41:33 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-12 23:44:30 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.. Product metadata: ASUS Optimization.

Digital signature

Signed by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

asusoptimization.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ASUS Optimization. The reported company name is ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-12 23:44:30 (4 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: ASUS Optimization
Company Name: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
MD5: d884e3d7317680a821374a1098c9516e
Size: 356 KB
First Published: 2022-03-12 23:41:33 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-12 23:44:30 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-12 23:44:30 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on asusoptimization.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:

%system%\driverstore\filerepository\asussci2.inf_amd64_3f7f0a457ebc42ea

ThreatInfo has observed asusoptimization.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 asusoptimization.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for asusoptimization.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

asusoptimization.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00027ab0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 347648

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

.text 235520 bytes · 67.7% of section data
MD5 afdefbdcf89e3988eb65812a1694dadb
.rdata 90624 bytes · 26.1% of section data
MD5 422b42b2a08ed0a9adca85d3a15380cb
.data 4096 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 5dbaefc113aa3fd4f7abb91021358eb4
.pdata 13312 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 425a8cb1b918753318634193eb209579
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 5ae08e84f69e95b6981937ad7e1c8cc4
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 da2ee91862c948b2bd465ef47d9df28e

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with d884e3d7317680a821374a1098c9516e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.