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gsoftware_reporter_tool.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 096164d829c3fe809aa131cfd8034291
Latest seen 2021-01-13 03:56:39 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 14:10:12 (9 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Google
Product Software Reporter Tool
Signed by Google Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 14:10:12 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 03:56:39 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Google. Product metadata: Software Reporter Tool.

Digital signature

Signed by Google Inc. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

gsoftware_reporter_tool.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Software Reporter Tool. The reported company name is Google. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-13 03:56:39 (5 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Software Reporter Tool
Company Name: Google
MD5: 096164d829c3fe809aa131cfd8034291
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 14:10:12 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-13 03:56:39 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-13 03:56:39 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Google Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on gsoftware_reporter_tool.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%\bigmay\user data\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\mernighcleerent\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\drnaghtleay\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\tazechhabert\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\pracudomnifely\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\ckamiedwlersp\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\bemike\user data\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\kupaghtrazoph\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\dbemno\swreporter\15.86.0
%localappdata%\zelmeberch\swreporter\15.86.0

ThreatInfo has observed gsoftware_reporter_tool.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 names
software_reporter_tool.exe gsoftware_reporter_tool.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen gsoftware_reporter_tool.exe across 44 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 15.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 15.7% 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 59.0%
Windows 7 29.1%
Windows 8.1 11.6%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for gsoftware_reporter_tool.exe is Windows 10 with 59.0% 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

gsoftware_reporter_tool.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 0x000cdf51
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2295296

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

.text 1049600 bytes · 45.7% of section data
MD5 d914482f4325f35a43ec8294141bd2cf
.rdata 710144 bytes · 30.9% of section data
MD5 d68c03e0c8514d1e0fead147104d727a
.data 30720 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 48f5e8c43094e94e2fccfab5c50cb212
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 edda25907019e5cc74c177f6952e5e4b
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d273139d7dd4280f40c57791927d34c6
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1eb4d235c817209bbdf90c8f730a7d19
.rsrc 446464 bytes · 19.5% of section data
MD5 6542077dbeea95e6a4b63d4d2d3f8246
.reloc 56320 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 854041b22d95658548967ce9ad70c544

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 096164d829c3fe809aa131cfd8034291.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.