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notepad.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Packed File reputation report
MD5 b5a081d8ded01264e6973a789ae0016c
Latest seen 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-08 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago)
Size 2 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Packed. 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
Trojan.Packed
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago)
File hash
b5a081d8ded01264e6973a789ae0016c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-08 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago).

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

notepad.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If notepad.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 Trojan.Packed.

File Details

MD5: b5a081d8ded01264e6973a789ae0016c
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-05-08 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Packed (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 23:00:27 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

notepad.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\microsoft edge

ThreatInfo has observed notepad.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen notepad.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for notepad.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.

Analysis

notepad.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0006d280
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2934784

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

.text 1292800 bytes · 44.1% of section data
MD5 3b0c1151dda1ece9a6279400c29a74c6
.rdata 1354752 bytes · 46.2% of section data
MD5 8e9b8e853db4a46ee65b003d548ce125
.data 222208 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 b84135f0bb98001ce542031c2cfe57c3
.pdata 32768 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 7ee4760deb0e3284e7ab1720adae13c5
.xdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2f8f09593ea7dcac154310d6848ac359
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c45b57f1e0da22e11e3fdaf83e3fb049
.reloc 29696 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 0274ef750ed4cb3f3791c16763c6afeb
.symtab 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 07b5472d347d42780469fb2654b7fc54

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 Trojan.Packed

This report identifies notepad.exe by MD5 b5a081d8ded01264e6973a789ae0016c. It is part of the Trojan 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 b5a081d8ded01264e6973a789ae0016c.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.