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tbnhlpr.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1873c0221c4ea73634795abb6ca7d0f5
Latest seen 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 03:10:12 (8 years ago)
Size 164 KB
Publisher APN
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 03:10:12 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN. Product metadata: APN Toolbar Notifier Helper.

Digital signature

Signed by APN 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

tbnhlpr.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with APN Toolbar Notifier Helper. The reported company name is APN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: APN Toolbar Notifier Helper
Company Name: APN
MD5: 1873c0221c4ea73634795abb6ca7d0f5
Size: 164 KB
First Published: 2017-05-26 03:10:12 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on tbnhlpr.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.

%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spey9kv76yh.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spexonqergk.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-sped158e5k8.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[6].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ars3-v7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe6kdpmtbp.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\uszbaufkrf\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%commonappdata%\apn\apn-stub\orj-spe\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater

ThreatInfo has observed tbnhlpr.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 16.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 51.3%
Windows 10 41.7%
Windows 8.1 7.1%

The most common operating system signal for tbnhlpr.exe is Windows 7 with 51.3% 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.

tbnhlpr.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 0x00006ca7
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 162304

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

.text 110592 bytes · 68.1% of section data
MD5 12fb553f4c2e43922c30b54e24e92f89
.rdata 35840 bytes · 22.1% of section data
MD5 ed5083698eecb87a6564c1659e1e281e
.data 7168 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 4a1e6033c5c569f6eddc8c3e79316c36
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 e54f27d55ed6eefdfb0a10f0b7db45f8
.reloc 7168 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 293f5739fc94b4930d4dfcf8610a5439

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 1873c0221c4ea73634795abb6ca7d0f5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.