GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

resolver.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 b5b0fda855288ed36ac72b72b5ac4b0b
Latest seen 2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month ago)
Size 44 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.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
PUP.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month ago)
File hash
b5b0fda855288ed36ac72b72b5ac4b0b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

resolver.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If resolver.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 PUP.Gen.

File Details

MD5: b5b0fda855288ed36ac72b72b5ac4b0b
Size: 44 KB
First Published: 2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-27 23:00:42 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

resolver.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:

%profile%

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

Top country Brazil
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil 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 resolver.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

resolver.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 0x00003a98
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 44544

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

.text 14336 bytes · 32.2% of section data
MD5 f5ccf464f49d31ebc1ccf8c62f55eab0
.rdata 8192 bytes · 18.4% of section data
MD5 0328edfb320cc88ac1f25a418ea2d00e
.data 19968 bytes · 44.8% of section data
MD5 41d246765d22cc116c03b3aa28d338b8
.pdata 1024 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 3b1545a55d348e8dd12d76269b40344b
.rsrc 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 3f589857bb32ae56ee50be3b0a125141
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 2ecd48469d8c27b02e3c39e5fc003ec2

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 PUP.Gen

This report identifies resolver.exe by MD5 b5b0fda855288ed36ac72b72b5ac4b0b. It is part of the PUP 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 b5b0fda855288ed36ac72b72b5ac4b0b.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.