ksolaunch.exe threat report

MD5 b4878b3316f7cbab28b9db2cdf4265ef
Latest seen 2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months ago)
First seen 2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months ago)
Size 776 KB
Product WPS Office

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Possible Threat. 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
Possible Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months ago)
File hash
b4878b3316f7cbab28b9db2cdf4265ef
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Possible Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Zhuhai Kingsoft Office Software Co.,Ltd. Product metadata: WPS Office.

Digital signature

Signed by WPS SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

ksolaunch.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WPS Office. The reported company name is Zhuhai Kingsoft Office Software Co.,Ltd. The current detection status is Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months 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: Zhuhai Kingsoft Office Software Co.,Ltd
MD5: b4878b3316f7cbab28b9db2cdf4265ef
Size: 776 KB
First Published: 2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months ago)
Status: Possible Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-24 23:00:45 (3 months ago)
ksolaunch.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: 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

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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 100.0% 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: 0x000402a0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 412160 d73a5e471d1c203897d6ba188c51c56b
.rdata 145920 732f40bfec502135bab0aef6a1d630a8
.data 11776 d30797c865bb1c9503bd4629e28be822
.pdata 18944 d5c439bf9474193ade9c57f14a506050
_RDATA 512 c94c7436b781c63a4659c0cff3d49713
.rsrc 178688 0c6eba16c178fb14898e287f6aba4bb9
.reloc 5120 f53567c6c3564056334b6acd19fe3dfa

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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