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cpuz_x32 ‫‬.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 8a36355cdacde193ed7a556a45e7f983
Latest seen 2026-05-13 19:01:44 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-13 19:00:56 (2 weeks ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher CPUID

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 19:01:44 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
8a36355cdacde193ed7a556a45e7f983
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-13 19:00:56 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 19:01:44 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: CPUID. Product metadata: CPU-Z Application.

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.

cpuz_x32 ‫‬.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CPU-Z Application. The reported company name is CPUID. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 19:01:44 (2 weeks ago).

If cpuz_x32 ‫‬.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 General Threat.

Product Name: CPU-Z Application
Company Name: CPUID
MD5: 8a36355cdacde193ed7a556a45e7f983
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2026-05-13 19:00:56 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 19:01:44 (2 weeks ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 19:01:44 (2 weeks ago)
cpuz_x32 ‫‬.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.

%desktop%\ttest

ThreatInfo has observed cpuz_x32 ‫‬.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 cpuz_x32 ‫‬.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.

cpuz_x32 ‫‬.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 0x000f4eb8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 3732485

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

.text 1149440 bytes · 30.8% of section data
MD5 e529c367e9b451b08a5404b2cd75ff43
.rdata 285696 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 021d031487cfdb9d37bd570a3c07e485
.data 138752 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 562171e841298a411a3ae274ef129aad
.rsrc 2158597 bytes · 57.8% of section data
MD5 160d555745038840d19b220e205ea1ea

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 General Threat

This report identifies cpuz_x32 ‫‬.exe by MD5 8a36355cdacde193ed7a556a45e7f983. 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 8a36355cdacde193ed7a556a45e7f983.
  • 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.