GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
notepad.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-05-09 23:00:58 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-09 23:00:58 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: . Product metadata: Notepad++ .
Signed by Voskhod, OOO. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
notepad.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Notepad++ . The reported company name is . The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-09 23:00:58 (2 weeks 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: | Notepad++ |
| Company Name: | |
| MD5: | b50d94184624acc7519a7527240b69f4 |
| Size: | 12 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-09 23:00:58 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-09 23:00:58 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-09 23:00:58 (2 weeks ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Voskhod, OOO |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on notepad.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %profile%\downloads |
ThreatInfo has observed notepad.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen notepad.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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:
The most common operating system signal for notepad.exe 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
notepad.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0da5d73ffbc41792fa65a09058a91476
2eb275566563c3f1d0099a0da7345b74
73b859e23f5fd17e00c08db2e0e73dfe
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
e9b9c0328fd9628ad4d6ab8283dcb20e
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
3dffc444ccc131c9dcee18db49ee6403
6ffbf458a07565eaee57ca299f5771ab
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.