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lenovoappexplorer (1).exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SweetIM. 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
- PUP.SweetIM
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- eb63734a85eb9204957c804de1751f61
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SweetIM, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-22 02:08:56 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: SweetLabs Inc.. Product metadata: Lenovo App Explorer 0.272.1.560.
Signed by SweetLabs Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
lenovoappexplorer (1).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Lenovo App Explorer 0.272.1.560. The reported company name is SweetLabs Inc.. The current detection status is PUP.SweetIM, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If lenovoappexplorer (1).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 PUP.SweetIM.
File Details
| Product Name: | Lenovo App Explorer 0.272.1.560 |
| Company Name: | SweetLabs Inc. |
| MD5: | eb63734a85eb9204957c804de1751f61 |
| Size: | 52 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 02:08:56 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.SweetIM (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | SweetLabs Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on lenovoappexplorer (1).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:
| %profile%\downloads |
| %profile%\downloads\lenovo drivers\lenovo app explorer for windows 10 (64-bit) - desktops and laptops |
| %desktop%\lenovo\lenovo app explorer for windows 10 (64-bit) - desktops and laptops |
| %profile%\downloads\aio 300-23isu all-in-one (ideacentre) w10 7.2017\software y utilidades |
| %profile%\downloads\lenovo app explorer for windows 10 (64-bit) - desktops and laptops |
| %mydoc%\programy |
| %profile%\downloads\aio 300-23isu all-in-one (ideacentre) w10 7.2017 |
| %sysdrive% |
| %profile% |
| %sysdrive%\telechargements |
ThreatInfo has observed lenovoappexplorer (1).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:
5 observed namesThis 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 lenovoappexplorer (1).exe across 19 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for lenovoappexplorer (1).exe is Windows 10 with 95.4% 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
lenovoappexplorer (1).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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b46cdd345517700b251a2cb55d7f9fff
848ecd58951d0a4cfe8ec8cfce6b20d1
3953dbb7217e7539ee75e90871f7aef9
00000000000000000000000000000000
67b604ef9571d4f94f78251af24c7743
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 PUP.SweetIM
This report identifies lenovoappexplorer (1).exe by MD5 eb63734a85eb9204957c804de1751f61. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.