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era.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 9d35a2451909b6be08a7ea84f91ebc89
Latest seen 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2023-01-22 23:19:55 (3 years ago)
Size 292 KB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
9d35a2451909b6be08a7ea84f91ebc89
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Ransom threat category.

Category context

Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2023-01-22 23:19:55 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago).

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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.

era.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If era.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.

MD5: 9d35a2451909b6be08a7ea84f91ebc89
Size: 292 KB
First Published: 2023-01-22 23:19:55 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
era.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.

%sysdrive%\gog games\heroes of might and magic 3 complete
%sysdrive%\retrofe\collections\pc games\games\heroes of might & magic iii\era launcher
%sysdrive%\s\heroes 3 launcher

ThreatInfo has observed era.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 era.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.

era.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00011d5f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 298496

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

.text 205824 bytes · 69.0% of section data
MD5 3aee0d41bc6c345870e61ddd21827894
.rdata 73728 bytes · 24.7% of section data
MD5 4caac938b20730f519afcae8fcb67095
.data 4608 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 2dedbbf1feb337aecb818ec41d365ca0
.gfids 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6108cc02a67a294a5425d56e57b445a8
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 6a3b0c086bc2f5ade0c75f4ec6f67f3e
.reloc 11776 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 b8cbe5f19e87248a3f8f8680fd340152

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 era.exe by MD5 9d35a2451909b6be08a7ea84f91ebc89. It is part of the Ransom 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 9d35a2451909b6be08a7ea84f91ebc89.
  • 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 Ransom category to compare similar reports.