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pgdse.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Patch.Gen. 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
- Patch.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-08-27 23:55:33 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 13aaafe14eb60d6a718230e82c671d57
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Patch.Gen, part of the Patch threat category.
Patchers and modified binaries often distributed outside trusted software channels. Related Patch reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2018-05-18 18:02:54 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-27 23:55:33 (3 years ago).
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 Patch category for related samples and common context.
File context
pgdse.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Patch.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-27 23:55:33 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Patch reports for broader family-level investigation.
If pgdse.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 Patch.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 13aaafe14eb60d6a718230e82c671d57 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-05-18 18:02:54 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-08-27 23:55:33 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Patch.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-08-27 23:55:33 (3 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.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\m c\appdata\local\temp |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\razor\appdata\local\temp |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1923821564-1269484298-2268000537-1000 |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\users\bradley\appdata\local\temp |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\r3tecno\appdata\local\temp |
| %desktop%\amen comp and mob\appdata\local\temp |
ThreatInfo has observed pgdse.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:
2 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 pgdse.exe across 85 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 28.7% 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 pgdse.exe is Windows 7 with 60.9% 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.
Analysis
pgdse.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
4a106568bf7b3d2638440a3820fbef9c
53fe0b9e2eb03d4ec2a41de3d84f38e0
c4fb7446fbf3e8a5d6a8ba9351c7799a
3499485b9288d3afc431268a55dc88fe
22c4dc6b7061aef75fc19798a674388e
637b3504f46b04020f90b17a3d10fca2
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 Patch.Gen
This report identifies pgdse.exe by MD5 13aaafe14eb60d6a718230e82c671d57. It is part of the Patch 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.