GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

unins000.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.CleanMyPC File reputation report
MD5 039befdcce9e51a09d372a487be4a914
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:02:19 (a year ago)
First seen 2023-01-03 23:35:04 (3 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Signed by MacPaw, Inc.

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.CleanMyPC. 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
PUP.CleanMyPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-12-27 23:02:19 (a year ago)
File hash
039befdcce9e51a09d372a487be4a914
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.CleanMyPC.

Timeline

First seen 2023-01-03 23:35:04 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:02:19 (a year ago).

Digital signature

Signed by MacPaw, Inc.. 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. 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.

File context

unins000.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.CleanMyPC, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-27 23:02:19 (a year ago).

If unins000.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 PUP.CleanMyPC.

File Details

MD5: 039befdcce9e51a09d372a487be4a914
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2023-01-03 23:35:04 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:02:19 (a year ago)
Status: PUP.CleanMyPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:02:19 (a year ago)

Detection screenshot

unins000.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.

Overview

Signed By: MacPaw, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on unins000.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed unins000.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.

Geography:

4 observed countries
62.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria with 62.5% 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 87.5%
Windows 8.1 12.5%

The most common operating system signal for unins000.exe is Windows 10 with 87.5% 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

unins000.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 0x0024d4a0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 2899968

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

.text 2400256 bytes · 82.8% of section data
MD5 e62ab30d7507c756145dc0dd9dc2cb75
.itext 10240 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3188313ac7769966114c15fce33e1203
.data 23552 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 c5bdf4979e42a07e994b09d84611f599
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 13824 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 6f59ae8a1452005e8a9c5366a1eaa15f
.didata 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5a02974703b7762b2e5ad48bae10603b
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 eaf83321a6a4d54470defcbca29e60a8
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f1e136bf26487a1363844351821e3054
.rsrc 448512 bytes · 15.5% of section data
MD5 308ae8c44f63781817a264a23b18dcaa

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 PUP.CleanMyPC

This report identifies unins000.exe by MD5 039befdcce9e51a09d372a487be4a914. 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 039befdcce9e51a09d372a487be4a914.
  • 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.