GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Uninstall (1).exe threat report

Detected as Adware.SweetIM File reputation report
MD5 27172aea85c802a672bf51b4a5164334
Latest seen 2025-12-16 23:42:41 (5 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 12:04:58 (8 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher SweetLabs,Inc.
Product App Explorer
Signed by SweetLabs Inc.

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Detection name
Adware.SweetIM
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-12-16 23:42:41 (5 months ago)
File hash
27172aea85c802a672bf51b4a5164334
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SweetIM.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 12:04:58 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-12-16 23:42:41 (5 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SweetLabs,Inc.. Product metadata: App Explorer.

Digital signature

Signed by SweetLabs Inc.. 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. 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

Uninstall (1).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with App Explorer. The reported company name is SweetLabs,Inc.. The current detection status is Adware.SweetIM, based on the latest analysis from 2025-12-16 23:42:41 (5 months ago).

If Uninstall (1).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 Adware.SweetIM.

File Details

Product Name: App Explorer
Company Name: SweetLabs,Inc.
MD5: 27172aea85c802a672bf51b4a5164334
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2017-05-24 12:04:58 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-12-16 23:42:41 (5 months ago)
Status: Adware.SweetIM (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-12-16 23:42:41 (5 months ago)

Detection screenshot

Uninstall (1).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: SweetLabs Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on Uninstall (1).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:

%localappdata%\host app service
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\dkocroyemcrdloujyvivvfwlkqspdxum
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\xetwwbhioyppfhootqfxxtcitzzagglm
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\baqyogcoperkhmkqarhpbhdttvrkistv
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\bxxgpyebwmwrgxgnrwobdqixdhrmlzcs
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\shwsxqmtwbthhwjrwoscdoshzzgrcidp
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\bdettfamhxcigqqnsdbkcgnqvupjxttu
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\sweafmvejlwcvourbrbgvpwqykjrhpcj
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ozvgvsvcvvmtzyphttwgvjuqdxvexjzk

ThreatInfo has observed Uninstall (1).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.

File Names:

8 observed names
Uninstall.exe Uninstall (5).exe Uninstall (4).exe Uninstall (2).exe Uninstall (3).exe Uninstall (1).exe#895879AA94E52644 Uninstall.exe#5A462DAA1FEC4A84 Uninstall (1).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.

Geography:

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 7.8% 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 99.8%
Windows 7 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for Uninstall (1).exe is Windows 10 with 99.8% 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

Uninstall (1).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 0x000038af
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 96768

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

.text 29696 bytes · 30.7% of section data
MD5 419d4e1be1ac35a5db9c47f553b27cea
.rdata 11264 bytes · 11.6% of section data
MD5 cca1ca3fbf99570f6de9b43ce767f368
.data 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 77f0839f8ebea31040e462523e1c770e
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 51200 bytes · 52.9% of section data
MD5 213cc98f19d4461989fdb83c03bbd491
.reloc 4096 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 a1aa9ef6a982ef1d93ec373edf867a30

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 Adware.SweetIM

This report identifies Uninstall (1).exe by MD5 27172aea85c802a672bf51b4a5164334. 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 27172aea85c802a672bf51b4a5164334.
  • 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.