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winpty-agent.exe threat report

Detected as Virus.Grenam File reputation report
MD5 9545482bda563c56bea36834b52eb903
Latest seen 2026-05-19 16:01:08 (a week ago)
First seen 2017-09-27 08:03:25 (8 years ago)
Size 521 KB

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Detection name
Virus.Grenam
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-19 16:01:08 (a week ago)
File hash
9545482bda563c56bea36834b52eb903
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virus.Grenam, part of the Virus threat category.

Category context

Self-replicating or infecting malware families and related samples. Related Virus reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-27 08:03:25 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-19 16:01:08 (a week ago).

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. Review the Virus category for related samples and common context.

File context

winpty-agent.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Virus.Grenam, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-19 16:01:08 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virus reports for broader family-level investigation.

If winpty-agent.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 Virus.Grenam.

File Details

MD5: 9545482bda563c56bea36834b52eb903
Size: 521 KB
First Published: 2017-09-27 08:03:25 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-19 16:01:08 (a week ago)
Status: Virus.Grenam (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-19 16:01:08 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

winpty-agent.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.

Common Places:

%commondir%\microsoft shared
%programfiles%\intel\powersharingmanager
%programfiles%\realtek\audio
%sysdrive%\android studio 173.4572754 [x64]\android-studio\jre
%sysdrive%\android studio 173.4572754 [x64]\android-studio
%sysdrive%\drivers\audio.realtek\hda
%sysdrive%\android studio 173.4572754 [x64]\android-studio\bin\lldb\lib\distutils
%sysdrive%\drivers
%sysdrive%\swsetup
%sysdrive%\android studio 173.4572754 [x64]\android-studio\bin\lldb

ThreatInfo has observed winpty-agent.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:

82 observed names
Windows KMS Activator Ultimate 2015 v2.5 Portable.exe LICLUA.EXE InstallPsm.exe EP64.exe idlj.exe jstat.exe jar.exe jrunscript.exe schemagen.exe jdeps.exe jconsole.exe jdb.exe restarter.exe ICEsoundService.exe WinProcessListHelper.exe wininst-9.0.exe wininst-8.0.exe jinfo.exe RtkAudioService64.exe java-rmi.exe igfxEM.exe javah.exe hpqRun.exe igfxSDK.exe jcmd.exe fsnotifier64.exe minidump_stackwalk.exe kinit.exe javap.exe policytool.exe fsnotifier.exe jstatd.exe IntelCpHDCPSvc.exe LLDBFrontend.exe runnerw.exe igfxCUIService.exe jabswitch.exe igfxext.exe jps.exe wininst-6.0.exe FMAPP.exe native2ascii.exe iaStorAfsService.exe rmid.exe AERTSr64.exe iaStorAfsNative.exe DTSAudioService64.exe rmiregistry.exe javadoc.exe orbd.exe jmap.exe launcher.exe appletviewer.exe klist.exe igfxHK.exe difx64.exe keytool.exe extcheck.exe wininst-7.1.exe rmic.exe ktab.exe llvm-symbolizer.exe setup.exe pack200.exe jjs.exe jhat.exe IntelCpHeciSvc.exe jsadebugd.exe CreateRtkToastLnk.exe jarsigner.exe jstack.exe wininst-9.0-amd64.exe javac.exe tnameserv.exe cyglaunch.exe wsimport.exe serialver.exe wsgen.exe servertool.exe unpack200.exe xjc.exe winpty-agent.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen winpty-agent.exe across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Iraq
Share 80.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iraq with 80.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 87.9%
Windows 10 10.5%
Windows 8.1 1.6%

The most common operating system signal for winpty-agent.exe is Windows 7 with 87.9% 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

winpty-agent.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 0x00072814
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 532992

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

.text 459264 bytes · 86.2% of section data
MD5 62249c187bd2d89e7a755a795429d613
.itext 2560 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a55cb933bb4acf9de8ba7ac965575ef4
.data 9728 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 dc9b863276062b2e2c1e1ffe56d7d0b8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 11264 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 aa8abe6176103dc524e88e85de4efcee
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 74f253aa9f19b5b236f8efef4cfa8a49
.reloc 26624 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 f0d825167de67ca2352628a4f816af30
.rsrc 23040 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 991aca2b98a71f6f109f987b22990e23

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 Virus.Grenam

This report identifies winpty-agent.exe by MD5 9545482bda563c56bea36834b52eb903. It is part of the Virus 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 9545482bda563c56bea36834b52eb903.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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