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pcsx2-qt.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 88dd4574eee353a43354d5286973cc3a
Latest seen 2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago)
First seen 2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago)
Size 14 MB
Product PCSX2

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago)
File hash
88dd4574eee353a43354d5286973cc3a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: PCSX2.

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

pcsx2-qt.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PCSX2. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If pcsx2-qt.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.Heur!.

File Details

Product Name: PCSX2
MD5: 88dd4574eee353a43354d5286973cc3a
Size: 14 MB
First Published: 2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-26 10:01:04 (a day ago)

Detection screenshot

pcsx2-qt.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:

%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed pcsx2-qt.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 pcsx2-qt.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 pcsx2-qt.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

pcsx2-qt.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00bfd394
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 14987776

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

.text 12585472 bytes · 84.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 439bc8cc7cabb7a93fd94323115ffe3f
.rdata 1963008 bytes · 13.1% of section data
MD5 aafcd66f5ff2f90db0aa1b97a284eac0
.data 205824 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 0a8c0b5ced3cc3aa7120df7289974578
.pdata 130048 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 86f2de6a1ac4585c63f72aa7f2c05ebd
.qtversi 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f74939606646f8a14533ef43732a3ed5
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5f7d40404ec6567624545112f7984734
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 215861f1903816a5620bc09ab9aee9e2
.rsrc 33280 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 9af2858cc084fa1af48816072f309f41
.reloc 68096 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 f1f620ca1339eb8b38755bb30de50fd0

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.Heur!

This report identifies pcsx2-qt.exe by MD5 88dd4574eee353a43354d5286973cc3a. 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 88dd4574eee353a43354d5286973cc3a.
  • 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.