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AdminService.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 75e69f0b3dd72c04edcc3aac75e26792
Latest seen 2023-08-15 23:56:59 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-02-03 04:23:12 (6 years ago)
Size 406 KB
Publisher Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
Product Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Signed by Qualcomm Atheros;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-02-03 04:23:12 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-15 23:56:59 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. Product metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Qualcomm Atheros;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

File context

AdminService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver. The reported company name is Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-15 23:56:59 (2 years 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: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Company Name: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
MD5: 75e69f0b3dd72c04edcc3aac75e26792
Size: 406 KB
First Published: 2020-02-03 04:23:12 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-15 23:56:59 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-15 23:56:59 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Qualcomm Atheros;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on AdminService.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190829t121438858431\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200415t224459822554\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20210316t132837122054\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191021t132222146486\usb
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20210404t105028332946\usb

ThreatInfo has observed AdminService.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 AdminService.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Austria
Share 60.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Austria with 60.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AdminService.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

AdminService.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0001a70c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 399360

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

.text 228352 bytes · 57.2% of section data
MD5 9cdc972ba24832182aecccffb6295698
.rdata 103936 bytes · 26.0% of section data
MD5 0443f7b5d0a2570e82eb2c236bffc5c3
.data 4608 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 c499a6c32262150c338b96e5e4852460
.pdata 11264 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 f3767474524b194eff73ce679562406c
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ec9ac972c2de11838d2e30e4c6240d03
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 48128 bytes · 12.1% of section data
MD5 f373695d328e0a2433d723bff2394928
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 ff586124c560321c4d3b6b7551d1d48c

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 75e69f0b3dd72c04edcc3aac75e26792.
  • 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.