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livereplace.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Gen File reputation report
MD5 2a4c2f027073c21fdbaf5d8295efd38e
Latest seen 2024-04-26 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-01 21:12:05 (8 years ago)
Size 104 KB

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Detection name
Adware.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-04-26 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
File hash
2a4c2f027073c21fdbaf5d8295efd38e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Gen, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-01 21:12:05 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-26 23:00:49 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Sunny Network Tech 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

livereplace.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-26 23:00:49 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If livereplace.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 Adware.Gen.

MD5: 2a4c2f027073c21fdbaf5d8295efd38e
Size: 104 KB
First Published: 2018-02-01 21:12:05 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-26 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-26 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
livereplace.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: Sunny Network Tech LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on livereplace.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.

%programfiles%\winmend
%sysdrive%\programy files
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\4. programas instalados
%sysdrive%\новая папка\winmend registry cleaner 1.6.9.0 portable by drillsturner
%sysdrive%\programs\portable\winmend.system.doctor.2.1.0.portable\app
%sysdrive%\evrything\fleshka\real programs777\old program files\winmend
%mydoc%\aksan mühendislik
%sysdrive%\programlar
%profile%\downloads\softarchive la data recovery\app

ThreatInfo has observed livereplace.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.

Windows 10 52.7%
Windows 7 43.2%
Windows XP 1.4%
Windows 8.1 1.4%
Windows Server 2016 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.5%
Windows 8 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for livereplace.exe is Windows 10 with 52.7% 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.

livereplace.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 0x00002735
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 101376

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

.text 34816 bytes · 34.3% of section data
MD5 215cb1556dcea504ae3b83f311a788f3
.rdata 10752 bytes · 10.6% of section data
MD5 9449a0251a082efb464741144abd4f4d
.data 3584 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 965c623599926dd44f3dd663fbaa0885
.rsrc 46592 bytes · 46.0% of section data
MD5 5a494cf0c0e72e3a43747c19872a5228
.reloc 5632 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 4c4437151ac1e2c0b74282c40c512694

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 Adware.Gen

This report identifies livereplace.exe by MD5 2a4c2f027073c21fdbaf5d8295efd38e. It is part of the Adware 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 2a4c2f027073c21fdbaf5d8295efd38e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.