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pmservice.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.PremierOpinion File reputation report
MD5 a2ffd0e77d4ebf83f4b40cb2fb591dfa
Latest seen 2021-01-15 12:52:54 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-29 00:09:37 (6 years ago)
Size 166 KB
Publisher VoiceFive, Inc.
Product PremierOpinion
Signed by VoiceFive, Inc.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.PremierOpinion. 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
Adware.PremierOpinion
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-15 12:52:54 (5 years ago)
File hash
a2ffd0e77d4ebf83f4b40cb2fb591dfa
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.PremierOpinion, 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 2020-04-29 00:09:37 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-15 12:52:54 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: VoiceFive, Inc.. Product metadata: PremierOpinion.

Digital signature

Signed by VoiceFive, Inc.. 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.

pmservice.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PremierOpinion. The reported company name is VoiceFive, Inc.. The current detection status is Adware.PremierOpinion, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-15 12:52:54 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If pmservice.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.PremierOpinion.

Product Name: PremierOpinion
Company Name: VoiceFive, Inc.
MD5: a2ffd0e77d4ebf83f4b40cb2fb591dfa
Size: 166 KB
First Published: 2020-04-29 00:09:37 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-15 12:52:54 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.PremierOpinion (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-15 12:52:54 (5 years ago)
pmservice.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: VoiceFive, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on pmservice.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.

%temp%
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%programfiles%
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)
%windir%\temp

ThreatInfo has observed pmservice.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 76.1%
Windows 7 20.8%
Windows 8 1.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.6%
Windows 8.1 0.6%
Windows Vista 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for pmservice.exe is Windows 10 with 76.1% 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.

pmservice.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000eaf5
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 162816

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

.text 115200 bytes · 70.8% of section data
MD5 81715024a3d92a5a9d0eb1f83d3fb052
.rdata 37376 bytes · 23.0% of section data
MD5 a341ad6ad1818e17634e41e32b35430f
.data 6656 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 50357e4d423f97caddb1739d3f77c9e9
.rsrc 3584 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 c195ae2187ad37d3bcb4311c33852e29

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.PremierOpinion

This report identifies pmservice.exe by MD5 a2ffd0e77d4ebf83f4b40cb2fb591dfa. 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 a2ffd0e77d4ebf83f4b40cb2fb591dfa.
  • 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.