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uninstall.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Iminent File reputation report
MD5 7094e676a57427bebe8defe71c7a6d3d
Latest seen 2023-02-17 23:46:21 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-07 23:05:44 (8 years ago)
Size 47 KB
Product IE Toolbar
Signed by Iminent

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Detection name
Adware.Iminent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-17 23:46:21 (3 years ago)
File hash
7094e676a57427bebe8defe71c7a6d3d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Iminent, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-07 23:05:44 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-17 23:46:21 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: IE Toolbar.

Digital signature

Signed by Iminent. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

uninstall.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IE Toolbar. The current detection status is Adware.Iminent, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-17 23:46:21 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If uninstall.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.Iminent.

Product Name: IE Toolbar
MD5: 7094e676a57427bebe8defe71c7a6d3d
Size: 47 KB
First Published: 2017-06-07 23:05:44 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-17 23:46:21 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Iminent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-17 23:46:21 (3 years ago)
uninstall.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.

Signed By: Iminent
Status: Valid

The signature on uninstall.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.

%localappdata%\toolbar4\{977ae9cc-af83-45e8-9e03-e2798216e2d5}
%appdata%\toolbar4\{977ae9cc-af83-45e8-9e03-e2798216e2d5}
%desktop%\juan\appdata\locallow\toolbar4\{977ae9cc-af83-45e8-9e03-e2798216e2d5}
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\locallow\toolbar4\{977ae9cc-af83-45e8-9e03-e2798216e2d5}
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\x3cf3ednhm
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\locallow\toolbar4
%appdata%\zhp\quarantine\toolbar4
%localappdata%\toolbar4
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed uninstall.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 7 72.4%
Windows 10 13.8%
Windows 8.1 6.9%
Windows Vista 3.4%
Windows 8 3.4%

The most common operating system signal for uninstall.exe is Windows 7 with 72.4% 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.

uninstall.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 0x00001281
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 41472

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

.text 25088 bytes · 60.5% of section data
MD5 5c57896a4a66e597cf72628961c2952b
.rdata 7680 bytes · 18.5% of section data
MD5 0b5cd80c46e15ab9501323172fc1322b
.data 3584 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 09b4b376f84d4e152c6d9d798095d44b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 f262669407c8750a54ada4fedb5213ea
.reloc 3584 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 21ac0ed86658fba8a665c102d1d92fd5

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.Iminent

This report identifies uninstall.exe by MD5 7094e676a57427bebe8defe71c7a6d3d. It is part of the Adware report group. 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 7094e676a57427bebe8defe71c7a6d3d.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.