How to remove _startrescueexplorer.exe

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_startrescueexplorer.exe

The module _startrescueexplorer.exe has been detected as General Threat

_startrescueexplorer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ashampoo Rescue Explorer Starter. The reported company name is Ashampoo. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-09 13:02:42 (5 years ago).

If _startrescueexplorer.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 General Threat.

File Details

ThreatInfo has observed _startrescueexplorer.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.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for _startrescueexplorer.exe is Windows 10 with 83.3% 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

_startrescueexplorer.exe is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

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.