GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

PhotoEraserIPC7.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.SpeedUpMyPC File reputation report
MD5 b621de929b659a19da15de800a9ff34a
Latest seen 2025-03-23 23:01:16 (a year ago)
First seen 2018-06-24 07:04:41 (7 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Avanquest
Signed by AVANQUEST S.A.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SpeedUpMyPC. 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.SpeedUpMyPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-03-23 23:01:16 (a year ago)
File hash
b621de929b659a19da15de800a9ff34a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SpeedUpMyPC, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-06-24 07:04:41 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-23 23:01:16 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avanquest. Product metadata: InPixio Photo Eraser.

Digital signature

Signed by AVANQUEST S.A.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

PhotoEraserIPC7.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with InPixio Photo Eraser. The reported company name is Avanquest. The current detection status is PUP.SpeedUpMyPC, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-23 23:01:16 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If PhotoEraserIPC7.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 PUP.SpeedUpMyPC.

Product Name: InPixio Photo Eraser
Company Name: Avanquest
MD5: b621de929b659a19da15de800a9ff34a
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-06-24 07:04:41 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-03-23 23:01:16 (a year ago)
Status: PUP.SpeedUpMyPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-03-23 23:01:16 (a year ago)
PhotoEraserIPC7.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: AVANQUEST S.A.
Status: Valid

The signature on PhotoEraserIPC7.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.

%programfiles%\inpixio
%programfiles%\inpixio\inpixio photo clip 7
%programfiles%\inpixio\ausschneiden 3.0
%programfiles%\inpixio\inpixio photo clip 7\photo eraser
%programfiles%\avanquest\ausschneiden 3.0

ThreatInfo has observed PhotoEraserIPC7.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.

PhotoEraser.exe PhotoEraserIPC7.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.

Windows 10 61.6%
Windows 7 17.8%
Windows XP 13.7%
Windows 8.1 6.8%

The most common operating system signal for PhotoEraserIPC7.exe is Windows 10 with 61.6% 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.

PhotoEraserIPC7.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 0x00149732
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: aabf9e40-5097-4975-91d7-02a7d1c1322e

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 1716736

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

.text 1341440 bytes · 78.1% of section data
MD5 e26bac62455c085daa7cf2a2da40f587
.rsrc 374784 bytes · 21.8% of section data
MD5 6ced90bd8b04efe9d0d715057064b15d
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 52e9a4333ae4955b5993d5acbcb32566

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.SpeedUpMyPC

This report identifies PhotoEraserIPC7.exe by MD5 b621de929b659a19da15de800a9ff34a. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with b621de929b659a19da15de800a9ff34a.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.