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steamclient_loader.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 9f3aa8ec6726b1029c88337923c2a80d
Latest seen 2026-04-25 23:01:10 (a month ago)
First seen 2023-06-07 23:18:38 (2 years ago)
Size 98 KB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-25 23:01:10 (a month ago)
File hash
9f3aa8ec6726b1029c88337923c2a80d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2023-06-07 23:18:38 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-25 23:01:10 (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.

steamclient_loader.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-25 23:01:10 (a month ago).

If steamclient_loader.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.

MD5: 9f3aa8ec6726b1029c88337923c2a80d
Size: 98 KB
First Published: 2023-06-07 23:18:38 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-25 23:01:10 (a month ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-25 23:01:10 (a month ago)
steamclient_loader.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.

%sysdrive%\nucleusco-op\utils\goldbergemu
%sysdrive%\games\power & revolution 2022 edition\power & revolution 2022 edition\steamapps\common
%sysdrive%\jogos
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\steamlibrary\steamapps\common\the quarry-insaneramzes\smg026\binaries
%sysdrive%\dying light 2 stay human\ph\work\bin
%sysdrive%\games
%desktop%
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\downloads\the-quarry\the.quarry-goldberg\smg026\binaries

ThreatInfo has observed steamclient_loader.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 97.0%
Windows 7 3.0%

The most common operating system signal for steamclient_loader.exe is Windows 10 with 97.0% 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.

steamclient_loader.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 0x00001a93
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 99840

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

.text 65024 bytes · 65.1% of section data
MD5 e8701eb309fa22a0de62fc46cb3f9e7c
.rdata 27648 bytes · 27.7% of section data
MD5 0324eeccf13b8cb019cf6e2e72855bdf
.data 2560 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 00dec8f6afe6c8e35c6ea809822f2a95
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8695c3183ee740e2ced5cf29ce0d0dd9
.reloc 4096 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 030fdc397f0090b95b5b697d70eb4285

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 steamclient_loader.exe by MD5 9f3aa8ec6726b1029c88337923c2a80d. 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 9f3aa8ec6726b1029c88337923c2a80d.
  • 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.