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g7z.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-22 05:03:10 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-09 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Igor Pavlov. Product metadata: 7-Zip.
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
g7z.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 7-Zip. The reported company name is Igor Pavlov. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-09 23:01:02 (2 weeks 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: | 7-Zip |
| Company Name: | Igor Pavlov |
| MD5: | c8dcf04597c913af685a770572ea2a8e |
| Size: | 258 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 05:03:10 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-09 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-09 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\driver identifier |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed g7z.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:
2 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen g7z.exe across 100 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 9.6% 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 g7z.exe is Windows 7 with 48.6% 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
g7z.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
37e628b502d950ae757a415dc79b03b0
d49fe15dd38ccc9780771a4fc4982467
483f3e93a8af44cb8899cce7a4f97e72
220313469b7ea01a2c43e1f31a2ac5c9
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.