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AsusUpdateChecker.exe.401190E019A8D897637CC59BBD89 file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d04f90644182b46a01bca8569ee386e5
Latest seen 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)
Size 832 KB
Publisher ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Product ASUS Update Checker
Signed by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.. Product metadata: ASUS Update Checker.

Digital signature

Signed by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

AsusUpdateChecker.exe.401190E019A8D897637CC59BBD89 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ASUS Update Checker. The reported company name is ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: ASUS Update Checker
Company Name: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
MD5: d04f90644182b46a01bca8569ee386e5
Size: 832 KB
First Published: 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 16:56:07 (a week ago)

Overview

Signed By: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on AsusUpdateChecker.exe.401190E019A8D897637CC59BBD89 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:

%commonappdata%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\common

ThreatInfo has observed AsusUpdateChecker.exe.401190E019A8D897637CC59BBD89 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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen AsusUpdateChecker.exe.401190E019A8D897637CC59BBD89 across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AsusUpdateChecker.exe.401190E019A8D897637CC59BBD89 is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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

AsusUpdateChecker.exe.401190E019A8D897637CC59BBD89 is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00032344
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 830976

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

.text 568320 bytes · 68.4% of section data
MD5 b21f0921290fccb6637dd8ea5cd58880
.rdata 214016 bytes · 25.8% of section data
MD5 bea86438988a0a2a179fb9b2061fddb4
.data 13312 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 42fc026d3104521b31f37a91dc4885ae
.pdata 28160 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 37257e01509f4e434bd2ccfb7bd092cd
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2775af7d9f896c28d50932e07eb47155
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 b81c6e0b3d01f2b2bc01fdee1fb95782
.reloc 4608 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 35ae22f2668f511f86a614ba650a88c8

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with d04f90644182b46a01bca8569ee386e5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.