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fwchksd.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-12 23:01:15 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- e64d923206c9754e14c220feafcd50e8
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2026-05-12 23:01:15 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-12 23:01:15 (2 weeks ago).
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
fwchksd.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-12 23:01:15 (2 weeks ago).
If fwchksd.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.
File Details
| MD5: | e64d923206c9754e14c220feafcd50e8 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-12 23:01:15 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-12 23:01:15 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-12 23:01:15 (2 weeks ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\lenovo\vantage\addindata\lenovosystemupdateaddin\session\repository |
ThreatInfo has observed fwchksd.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen fwchksd.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Türkiye with 100.0% 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 fwchksd.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.
Analysis
fwchksd.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.
7bbed244bf097dce49108a96dfbbacf7
a7958a77460af0d95a05e453ec168cb4
ad7483c342bec6035f5ca3c2e7e73193
0196bfe66b72fbce45cbd5ccc7c4134a
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 fwchksd.exe by MD5 e64d923206c9754e14c220feafcd50e8. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.