pfinstonline.exe file report

MD5 4e406ba45157241642950188e553790d
Latest seen 2024-11-13 23:01:38 (a year ago)
First seen 2018-09-05 16:04:40 (7 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Picosmos
Signed by chen jun hao

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-09-05 16:04:40 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-13 23:01:38 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Picosmos. Product metadata: App P2P Installer.

Digital signature

Signed by chen jun hao. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

pfinstonline.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with App P2P Installer. The reported company name is Picosmos. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-13 23:01:38 (a year ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: App P2P Installer
Company Name: Picosmos
MD5: 4e406ba45157241642950188e553790d
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2018-09-05 16:04:40 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-13 23:01:38 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-13 23:01:38 (a year ago)
Signed By: chen jun hao
Status: Valid

The signature on pfinstonline.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%\formatfactory\ffmodules
%programfiles%\freetime\formatfactory\ffmodules
%programfiles%\formatfactory\ffmodules
%programfiles%\formatfactory\ffmodules
%programfiles%\formatfactory\ffmodules
%localappdata%\packages\windows_ie_ac_001\ac\avg web tuneup\cache\program files (x86)\formatfactory\ffmodules
%localappdata%\packages\windows_ie_ac_001\ac\avg web tuneup\cache\users\convidado\appdata\local\packages\windows_ie_ac_001\ac\avg web tuneup\cache\program files (x86)\formatfactory\ffmodules
%programfiles%\formatfactory\ffmodules
%programfiles%\formatfactory\ffmodules
%programfiles%\formatfactory\ffmodules

ThreatInfo has observed pfinstonline.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.

PFInstOnline.exe
pfinstonline.exe

This 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 30.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 42.9%
Windows 7 39.3%
Windows 8.1 17.9%

The most common operating system signal for pfinstonline.exe is Windows 10 with 42.9% 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.

pfinstonline.exe is identified as pe for 32 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: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0016ed85

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1886208 c5e5ba6faa7ffd928b7f2f1e3db948a7
.rdata 304640 30a25fe13e95ab345b6becc66cadb484
.data 84992 aa5bb578b4c63a6ee245e57a9e978864
.rsrc 285696 269339f44acbe7e12a1b8b34f36c1219
.reloc 86016 a978554ff3e75625214af2f65262285c

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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