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start.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 b29694b2ababda923eacf835ef900527
Latest seen 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
Size 262 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
b29694b2ababda923eacf835ef900527
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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: b29694b2ababda923eacf835ef900527
Size: 262 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 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 0x00003830
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 16
Raw data 233472

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

.text 12288 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 baac9e5329f6e1cc9f6d006871180ea6
.data 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 db9986ad685fbe03af09f12b5ad10f2f
.rodata 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 1690cef9541145da729706c793cdb441
.rdata 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 d65d7268d9d785ae1351027fd7bf9b93
/4 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7e05505e67db9cf8217117715f9282c8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 c87621f8e50ca4c05a3c8c0b8136f595
.rsrc 106496 bytes · 45.6% of section data
MD5 fed26e90c85df545d8dc386472f8a064
.reloc 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 58549baf113ccd542d126ca1c6c9ed6e
/14 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8f1860670a0f7ed449c1d0be40b4ef23
/29 45056 bytes · 19.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e91ae6ee439d7c81e43e9ba23d0baa6f
/41 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 977f622d13c91b74ca606047f8088d48
/55 12288 bytes · 5.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9e99fb1e8a4426bff4bcdb8660e7a878
/67 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 06abef5812a5b74811455784b9d2df82
/78 16384 bytes · 7.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f0d6403f777dfb43b094457752141321
/89 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 07cac6b1c8561af50811f0cf4f3f9b30

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 b29694b2ababda923eacf835ef900527. 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 b29694b2ababda923eacf835ef900527.
  • 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.