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gBitComet.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.InstallCore File reputation report
MD5 add73095cede7e06ddba26f4fd111cf1
Latest seen 2023-03-28 23:22:42 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-23 14:08:47 (8 years ago)
Size 16 MB
Publisher www.BitComet.com
Product BitComet 64-bit
Signed by Xing Wang

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.InstallCore. 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
Adware.InstallCore
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-03-28 23:22:42 (3 years ago)
File hash
add73095cede7e06ddba26f4fd111cf1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallCore, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-23 14:08:47 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-28 23:22:42 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: www.BitComet.com. Product metadata: BitComet 64-bit.

Digital signature

Signed by Xing Wang. 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. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

gBitComet.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BitComet 64-bit. The reported company name is www.BitComet.com. The current detection status is Adware.InstallCore, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-28 23:22:42 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If gBitComet.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 Adware.InstallCore.

Product Name: BitComet 64-bit
Company Name: www.BitComet.com
MD5: add73095cede7e06ddba26f4fd111cf1
Size: 16 MB
First Published: 2017-10-23 14:08:47 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-28 23:22:42 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-28 23:22:42 (3 years ago)
gBitComet.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.

Signed By: Xing Wang
Status: Valid

The signature on gBitComet.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.

%sysdrive%\ok ok\bit
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\allen\a-setup
%desktop%\short\my passport
%programfiles%\bitcometportable\app
%sysdrive%\tool software
%sysdrive%\download
%sysdrive%\установка\мастер загрузок
%sysdrive%\applications\download tools\bitcomet

ThreatInfo has observed gBitComet.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.

bitcomet.exe BitComet_x64.exe gBitComet.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.

Windows 10 59.3%
Windows 7 34.9%
Windows 8.1 5.1%
Windows 8 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for gBitComet.exe is Windows 10 with 59.3% 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.

gBitComet.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x005a8ae0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 17547264

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

.text 10702336 bytes · 61.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 26b00239964e4b990bb09828dbaeffdf
.rdata 4763648 bytes · 27.1% of section data
MD5 fde1f24cced40fe5a9c35f43c105fdfe
.data 569856 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 7beb2e6fc2e9f6b5cc941be65713b090
.pdata 489984 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 ba6d8573c1397c252192fd722eb809be
.gfids 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 593c7e9c88d34e17b7a5e8dc3641d9e9
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ba27cbc596dced9110bdff8963a62f7e
.rsrc 790016 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 961e9636bb5e9f5c59501fbd9157181c
.reloc 228352 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 43ee51e6f9ab76449ff9340442608320

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 Adware.InstallCore

This report identifies gBitComet.exe by MD5 add73095cede7e06ddba26f4fd111cf1. It is part of the Adware 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 add73095cede7e06ddba26f4fd111cf1.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.