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smfree_dm.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 b54c49047c65c768a430d41b54878a9f
Latest seen 2026-03-29 23:01:23 (2 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 02:04:56 (8 years ago)
Size 572 KB
Signed by iolo technologies, LLC

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-03-29 23:01:23 (2 months ago)
File hash
b54c49047c65c768a430d41b54878a9f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 02:04:56 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-29 23:01:23 (2 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by iolo technologies, LLC. 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.

File context

smfree_dm.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-29 23:01:23 (2 months ago).

If smfree_dm.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 General Threat.

File Details

MD5: b54c49047c65c768a430d41b54878a9f
Size: 572 KB
First Published: 2017-05-25 02:04:56 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-29 23:01:23 (2 months ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-29 23:01:23 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

smfree_dm.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.

Overview

Signed By: iolo technologies, LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on smfree_dm.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.

Common Places:

%profile%
%sysdrive%\daves-pc\backup set 2018-04-10 110002\backup files 2018-12-25 110004\backup files 10.zip\c\users\dave
%sysdrive%\god\backup set 2019-02-12 173138\backup files 2019-02-12 173138\backup files 293.zip\c\users\owner\downloads
%sysdrive%\god\backup set 2019-02-12 083836\backup files 2019-02-12 083836\backup files 293.zip\c\users\owner\downloads
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%profile%\onedrive\documents\pliki z pendrivea
%sysdrive%\_genie timeline\0\d\programs
%sysdrive%\programs
%profile%\downloads
%sysdrive%\user\download altri

ThreatInfo has observed smfree_dm.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 smfree_dm.exe across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 93.3%
Windows 7 6.7%

The most common operating system signal for smfree_dm.exe is Windows 10 with 93.3% 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

smfree_dm.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0018f001
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 578048

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

CODE 452608 bytes · 78.3% of section data
MD5 62a52870458119684768c9948f56a886
DATA 22016 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 90e6b2977f6a2b960c2e75d908e7a815
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 5120 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 79df6dae6c02832f44c6367c4e52f1be
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b931ca5c8e77baf58a87f940898b2ac3
.reloc 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 56320 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 80b0790f365eb666274ca37869241949
.aspack 41472 bytes · 7.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c1dbd9dd18c42b38f723db0335b5c3e7
.adata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000

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 General Threat

This report identifies smfree_dm.exe by MD5 b54c49047c65c768a430d41b54878a9f. 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 b54c49047c65c768a430d41b54878a9f.
  • 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.