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start.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 614e93d5d9d2f6ac4d5fdf848b27c5fe
Latest seen 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
Size 299 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
614e93d5d9d2f6ac4d5fdf848b27c5fe
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

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

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

start.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If start.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 Trojan.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 614e93d5d9d2f6ac4d5fdf848b27c5fe
Size: 299 KB
First Published: 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

start.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:

%system%

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

Top country Guadeloupe
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Guadeloupe 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 start.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

start.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 0x00003b00
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 18
Raw data 266240

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

.text 12288 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 f0f18be51b35c58225b6905ec042e161
.data 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 78e81bdc9d2dd19155477c659a9da220
.rodata 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 0da9b41f7990ef6f299789002d3005e1
.rdata 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 76d61f73fbfcbe11f00f75b83d68c98f
.pdata 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 7dbd89bb1f38aaa798f886a7817bb96c
.xdata 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bb2d95fd55765268840c8fc52e3b9455
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 080d4773ac5e52833082378292198555
.rsrc 106496 bytes · 40.0% of section data
MD5 dfd355b4a308d67d02cbc6da7ea25533
.reloc 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 a2647cff627a0fc99d1271f46e1ad126
/4 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c13f441c22221e65d20c27429ccab35f
/19 53248 bytes · 20.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c620e35d54b1b7cb10e0bf6759f70546
/31 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 236cf7e94743f0ea6d2daaf5daf5c445
/45 12288 bytes · 4.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6f8f6fd076d1ffd9fbcc926e3b2e6120
/57 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3881693a972cd93308be2767e18b3f8e
/70 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d0b1736369424674fe036a60b7c9c14
/81 28672 bytes · 10.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c0b1909b6eb9412d91da4fdef4fd9850
/92 8192 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 502e774627d595dfa92c72ae856c0669

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 Trojan.Gen

This report identifies start.exe by MD5 614e93d5d9d2f6ac4d5fdf848b27c5fe. It is part of the Trojan 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 614e93d5d9d2f6ac4d5fdf848b27c5fe.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.