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gcskin.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MindSpark. 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
- Adware.MindSpark
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-10 23:01:17 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- 47fa8627f1d574af6744906e71eb5058
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MindSpark.
First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:01:17 (2 days ago).
Company metadata: Mindspark. Product metadata: Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer.
Signed by Mindspark Interactive Network. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
gcskin.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Mindspark. The current detection status is Adware.MindSpark, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-10 23:01:17 (2 days ago).
If gcskin.dll 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 Adware.MindSpark.
File Details
| Product Name: | Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer |
| Company Name: | Mindspark |
| MD5: | 47fa8627f1d574af6744906e71eb5058 |
| Size: | 213 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-10 23:01:17 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Adware.MindSpark (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-10 23:01:17 (2 days ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Mindspark Interactive Network |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on gcskin.dll 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:
| %programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\c.bin |
| %programfiles%\televisionfanatic\bar\22.bin |
| %programfiles%\videodownloadconverter_4z\bar\2c.bin |
| %programfiles%\directionsace_fv\bar\2.bin |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\filmfanatic\bar |
| %programfiles%\productivityboss_e5\bar |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar |
| %programfiles%\yourtemplatefinder_br\bar |
| %programfiles%\pconverter_dz\bar |
ThreatInfo has observed gcskin.dll 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.
File Names:
13 observed namesThis 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.
Geography:
10 observed countriesThe strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 35.3% 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 gcskin.dll is Windows 7 with 43.1% 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
gcskin.dll 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.
04b393724ce30575492821053dc5a6cb
3d379222c54d43d3dac083c99ca5aa5b
eed9a12044876377864b32d52dcfe6a2
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
a5dcc1111031df914a22b4f05070ac0f
771c1f959be7a70bbc7660bc1c7701c0
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 Adware.MindSpark
This report identifies gcskin.dll by MD5 47fa8627f1d574af6744906e71eb5058. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.