GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

$RM8MQVK.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 20da09258897bdf0029ef76c91b5dc7c
Latest seen 2022-02-27 23:20:17 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-04 18:03:00 (8 years ago)
Size 538 KB
Signed by DRIVER DETAILS

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2018-02-04 18:03:00 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-27 23:20:17 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Driver Package Installer (DPInst).

Digital signature

Signed by DRIVER DETAILS. 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. 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.

$RM8MQVK.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Package Installer (DPInst). The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-27 23:20:17 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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.

Product Name: Driver Package Installer (DPInst)
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 20da09258897bdf0029ef76c91b5dc7c
Size: 538 KB
First Published: 2018-02-04 18:03:00 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-27 23:20:17 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-27 23:20:17 (4 years ago)
Signed By: DRIVER DETAILS
Status: Valid

The signature on $RM8MQVK.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%\driver updater
%sysdrive%\portatable\driver.updater.1.0.019329.portable\app\programfiles
%sysdrive%\logiciels a trié\driver.updater.1.0.019329.portable.karanpc\app\programfiles
%desktop%\nik clean up\lipsis new\add new\g7lof.d.u.1.0.019329.p\app\programfiles
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%sysdrive%\sd backup\downloads\compressed\driver.updater.1.0.019329.portable\app\programfiles

ThreatInfo has observed $RM8MQVK.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.

DPInst32.exe $RM8MQVK.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 66.7%
Windows 7 22.2%
Windows 8.1 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for $RM8MQVK.exe is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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.

$RM8MQVK.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 0x0002116a
Image base 0x01000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 544256

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

.text 401408 bytes · 73.8% of section data
MD5 65351dee40b972da563f25b482ea888c
.data 6144 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 933edbe2ee0a4325f62952ca3f039d26
.rsrc 112128 bytes · 20.6% of section data
MD5 4ef2cf67c18d6e3302d2ddb64662c7f0
.reloc 24576 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 8641f863a63c7a1728b4cd1854104597

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 20da09258897bdf0029ef76c91b5dc7c.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.