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InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-06-11 20:58:36 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- c4bca0f77c7be8448c93316dc9186536
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:23 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-11 20:58:36 (4 years ago).
Signed by shenzhenshi xingzhidao Technology Co.,Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-06-11 20:58:36 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 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.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | c4bca0f77c7be8448c93316dc9186536 |
| Size: | 749 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 05:04:23 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-06-11 20:58:36 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-06-11 20:58:36 (4 years ago) |
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: | shenzhenshi xingzhidao Technology Co.,Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 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%\vsnapshot\1.0.0.0 |
| %localappdata%\temp |
| %profile%\dministrator\local settings\temp |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\m.t.h\appdata\local\temp |
| %sysdrive%\programas\vsnapshot\1.0.0.0 |
| %sysdrive%\docume~1\user\locals~1\temp |
| %programfiles%\vsnapshot |
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\bruno\tylara\appdata\local |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old.000\program files (x86)\vsnapshot |
ThreatInfo has observed InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 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:
6 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 across 29 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 31.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 is Windows 7 with 40.9% 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
InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
687205374ec99374ea128097d7c9e8cf
6621e015bed78c0a1127b821cb9728a7
ea12c706cfd23086f84e7d8517542d84
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
63cc37551f8af17dff9de4ab285a050f
25cd241008f31bfc1c89ac052d6593ee
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.Gen
This report identifies InstallHelper.exe#691EB6B27B49FF80 by MD5 c4bca0f77c7be8448c93316dc9186536. It is part of the PUP 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.