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bitcometd.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.InstallCore File reputation report
MD5 45c02f9d6f6d287ff50edd6f5ed0e2ff
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:40 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-01-18 23:01:16 (4 months ago)
Size 17 MB
Publisher www.BitComet.com
Product BitComet 64-bit
Signed by Xing Wang

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.InstallCore. 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.InstallCore
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-03-28 23:00:40 (2 months ago)
File hash
45c02f9d6f6d287ff50edd6f5ed0e2ff
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallCore, 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 2026-01-18 23:01:16 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-28 23:00:40 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: www.BitComet.com. Product metadata: BitComet 64-bit.

Digital signature

Signed by Xing Wang. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

bitcometd.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BitComet 64-bit. The reported company name is www.BitComet.com. The current detection status is Adware.InstallCore, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-28 23:00:40 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If bitcometd.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 Adware.InstallCore.

Product Name: BitComet 64-bit
Company Name: www.BitComet.com
MD5: 45c02f9d6f6d287ff50edd6f5ed0e2ff
Size: 17 MB
First Published: 2026-01-18 23:01:16 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:40 (2 months ago)
Status: Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-28 23:00:40 (2 months ago)
bitcometd.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: Xing Wang
Status: Valid

The signature on bitcometd.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.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed bitcometd.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 bitcometd.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.

bitcometd.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x005082fc
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 18546688

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

.text 10725376 bytes · 57.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 4dd6774de1d2ee1a9d0ebe783fadd851
.rdata 4621312 bytes · 24.9% of section data
MD5 83679bf58a1364d5c9dc67b65b5779fa
.data 333824 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 32c3a90f6fe79a6a1780d9aba8be22f3
.pdata 408064 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 bfe8138207728dc0454314b818999e81
.detourc 9216 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 998b3ffec4bf589c1bb00f5f3ea47706
.detourd 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 edda25907019e5cc74c177f6952e5e4b
.rsrc 2310144 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 1b2447e70001c8dfb209d8ac853ae7df
.reloc 138240 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 60003466fdf43c7e5e9604eaa5e5346b

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.InstallCore

This report identifies bitcometd.exe by MD5 45c02f9d6f6d287ff50edd6f5ed0e2ff. 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 45c02f9d6f6d287ff50edd6f5ed0e2ff.
  • 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.