ksolaunch.exe threat report

MD5 170e79c547ab66b3ea0c1b8f23405275
Latest seen 2026-04-23 23:00:13 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-04-08 23:01:02 (3 weeks ago)
Size 775 KB
Product WPS Office

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

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

Detection name
Possible Threat
Last analysis
2026-04-23 23:00:13 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
170e79c547ab66b3ea0c1b8f23405275
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ksolaunch.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WPS Office. The reported company name is WPS SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.. The current detection status is Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-23 23:00:13 (2 weeks ago).

If ksolaunch.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 Possible Threat.

Product Name: WPS Office
Company Name: WPS SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.
MD5: 170e79c547ab66b3ea0c1b8f23405275
Size: 775 KB
First Published: 2026-04-08 23:01:02 (3 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-23 23:00:13 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Possible Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-23 23:00:13 (2 weeks ago)
ksolaunch.exe detection screenshot

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Signed By: WPS SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on ksolaunch.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.

%localappdata%\kingsoft
%localappdata%\kingsoft
%localappdata%\kingsoft
%localappdata%\kingsoft

ThreatInfo has observed ksolaunch.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Venezuela with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ksolaunch.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

ksolaunch.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x000402c0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 412160 2cd75a0b0bcfa225eef977b7e03cc776
.rdata 144896 3ea123f916cacf1dfc4fd3c270ded687
.data 11776 cea3862d973e310fe60c5306d9b64ba9
.pdata 18944 78f1f5eb87559e82475977c75d135bef
_RDATA 512 5ca7f4c194756980e8d95ca51676159f
.rsrc 178688 a2d2408206195e27e8c9b01054c3d376
.reloc 5120 52f585f9261d07136cf83e254295832d

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.

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