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old_freeu.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1b4a4f438464b0a0e4e5e46050bcd6e1
Latest seen 2021-04-19 20:41:32 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-08 15:08:57 (8 years ago)
Size 897 KB
Publisher Dilane Limited
Product FreeU
Signed by LLC Mail.Ru

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-08 15:08:57 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-19 20:41:32 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Dilane Limited. Product metadata: FreeU.

Digital signature

Signed by LLC Mail.Ru. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

old_freeu.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with FreeU. The reported company name is Dilane Limited. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-19 20:41:32 (5 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.

Product Name: FreeU
Company Name: Dilane Limited
MD5: 1b4a4f438464b0a0e4e5e46050bcd6e1
Size: 897 KB
First Published: 2017-06-08 15:08:57 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-04-19 20:41:32 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-04-19 20:41:32 (5 years ago)
Signed By: LLC Mail.Ru
Status: Valid

The signature on old_freeu.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.

%localappdata%\freeu\application
%localappdata%\freeu
%localappdata%\freeu\temp

ThreatInfo has observed old_freeu.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.

freeu.exe freeu.exe.quarantined old_freeu.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

95.7%
2.9%
1.4%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 95.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 62.9%
Windows 10 21.4%
Windows 8.1 14.3%
Windows Server 2016 1.4%

The most common operating system signal for old_freeu.exe is Windows 7 with 62.9% 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.

old_freeu.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 0x00049580
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 911360

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

.text 550400 bytes · 60.4% of section data
MD5 1f61e60ef31f8d90119ad5bf901669f6
.rdata 181248 bytes · 19.9% of section data
MD5 7cd8bc282bac6aa07c932319b2ce9bc3
.data 4096 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 d42d7421e6aca4cc820873f411e11ceb
.didat 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0dcb5599dbb8df3ba3ebe3704b756ebe
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 152064 bytes · 16.7% of section data
MD5 1fd09c808169469f2c80be9fdaa0d6cb
.reloc 22528 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 626edaef5e92cc4a2bb151912a94b213

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 1b4a4f438464b0a0e4e5e46050bcd6e1.
  • 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.