hstart.exe threat report

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This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for hstart.exe. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as Risk.Gen.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows hstart.exe detected as Risk.Gen. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name

Risk.Gen

Last analysis

2024-11-04 23:11:20 (a year ago)

File hash

a0f406c4bdfb3399a96cf461e2ea0ff1

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hstart.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Hidden Start. The reported company name is NTWind Software. The current detection status is Risk.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-04 23:11:20 (a year ago).

If hstart.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 Risk.Gen.

File Details

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Overview

The signature on hstart.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.

ThreatInfo has observed hstart.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.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for hstart.exe is Windows 10 with 57.1% 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

hstart.exe is identified as pe for 32 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 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.