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old_freeu.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-06-08 15:08:57 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-19 20:41:32 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Dilane Limited. Product metadata: FreeU.
Signed by LLC Mail.Ru. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
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.
File Details
| 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) |
Overview
| 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.
Common Places:
| %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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis 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.
Geography:
3 observed countriesThe 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.
OS Version:
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.
Analysis
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1f61e60ef31f8d90119ad5bf901669f6
7cd8bc282bac6aa07c932319b2ce9bc3
d42d7421e6aca4cc820873f411e11ceb
0dcb5599dbb8df3ba3ebe3704b756ebe
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
1fd09c808169469f2c80be9fdaa0d6cb
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.