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guninstall.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c5b06097494242476cc153427208bcdb
Latest seen 2024-05-20 23:02:32 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-27 10:05:14 (8 years ago)
Size 364 KB
Product ByteFence

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-27 10:05:14 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-20 23:02:32 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: ByteFence.

Digital signature

Signed by Byte Technologies LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

guninstall.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ByteFence. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-20 23:02:32 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: ByteFence
MD5: c5b06097494242476cc153427208bcdb
Size: 364 KB
First Published: 2017-08-27 10:05:14 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-20 23:02:32 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-20 23:02:32 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Byte Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on guninstall.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%\bytefence\rtop
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\bytefence\rtop
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\rtop
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\exuieaoeii\rtop
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-923387806-1162179383-3497547901-1001
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rywtiizs2t\rtop
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{49a1fa71-1748-4e49-b76f-49a9b8385e88}\rp166
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{49a1fa71-1748-4e49-b76f-49a9b8385e88}\rp152
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{49a1fa71-1748-4e49-b76f-49a9b8385e88}\rp157
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{49a1fa71-1748-4e49-b76f-49a9b8385e88}\rp154

ThreatInfo has observed guninstall.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.

uninstall.exe trzE82C.tmp $RE1LGIS.exe A0055477.exe A0051797.exe A0053071.exe A0051932.exe A0054279.exe A0054421.exe A0051976.exe A0050523.exe A0053233.exe A0047515.exe A0069288.exe A1199112.exe $R3X3GXJ.exe A0149233.exe A0022300.exe guninstall.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 7 43.0%
Windows 10 42.2%
Windows 8.1 6.3%
Windows XP 6.2%
Windows 8 1.6%
Windows Vista 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for guninstall.exe is Windows 7 with 43.0% 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.

guninstall.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 0x00016803
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 358912

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

.text 197632 bytes · 55.1% of section data
MD5 5f9bb2b7c6769c4002d34228d1193e28
.rdata 73216 bytes · 20.4% of section data
MD5 2f4f1d677078e8847fb9972d4d20dd83
.data 4608 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 7090ae5d0501498953a5cb16dc1ae036
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 70656 bytes · 19.7% of section data
MD5 3afc23002d0606e1bcc312b6ffe9b154
.reloc 12288 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 01c8ca4879c03420304759846e3c09e3

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 c5b06097494242476cc153427208bcdb.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.