GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

gUninstall.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 dd20a39a67ea5591bc81938362f47307
Latest seen 2021-01-07 04:05:00 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 09:01:27 (8 years ago)
Size 286 KB
Product YTD Video Downloader

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
Adware.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 04:05:00 (5 years ago)
File hash
dd20a39a67ea5591bc81938362f47307
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 09:01:27 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 04:05:00 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: YTD Video Downloader.

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.

File context

gUninstall.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with YTD Video Downloader. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 04:05:00 (5 years ago).

If gUninstall.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.Downloader.

File Details

Product Name: YTD Video Downloader
MD5: dd20a39a67ea5591bc81938362f47307
Size: 286 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 09:01:27 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 04:05:00 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 04:05:00 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

gUninstall.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.

Common Places:

%temp%\~nsu.tmp
%programfiles%\greentree applications\ytd video downloader
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\trwfqjgjklsqoikrjcddaxlxxazinfic\ytd video downloader
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\qfeolotvigmbhehrcmvwumkdpykvvngc\ytd video downloader
%programfiles%\youtube.downloader.5.8.1.0.3\ytd video downloader
%programfiles%\ytd video downloader
%programfiles%\av\ytd\ytd video downloader
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\fraqbc8wsa\ytd video downloader
%programfiles%\greentree applications
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\rbrqsbukqwmeokpuntroykwfsbisgeqv

ThreatInfo has observed gUninstall.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 names
Au_.exe Uninstall.exe gUninstall.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.

Geography:

38 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 20.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 43.1%
Windows 7 42.4%
Windows 8.1 8.3%
Windows XP 2.8%
Windows Vista 2.1%
Windows 8 1.4%

The most common operating system signal for gUninstall.exe is Windows 10 with 43.1% 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

gUninstall.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 0x000039e3
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 95744

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

.text 28672 bytes · 29.9% of section data
MD5 f569e353af0ed51bf4c216faa9bed4e7
.rdata 11264 bytes · 11.8% of section data
MD5 91eee43954e068e650f7b73a8b0e6915
.data 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 db9f7acbf1c3ddfe255077b699955dfa
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 51200 bytes · 53.5% of section data
MD5 06e15e3e14f977b938c499cc6cf33409
.reloc 4096 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 d7c163401b48e12d9ce9434bfd2d0edc

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.Downloader

This report identifies gUninstall.exe by MD5 dd20a39a67ea5591bc81938362f47307. 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 dd20a39a67ea5591bc81938362f47307.
  • 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.