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dpinst_x86.exe.backup file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9568538cef3a955a88811250c7b9f053
Latest seen 2021-08-26 20:39:55 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-01 00:08:42 (8 years ago)
Size 893 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Driver Package Installer (DPInst)

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-01 00:08:42 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-26 20:39:55 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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.

File context

dpinst_x86.exe.backup 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 2021-08-26 20:39:55 (4 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: Driver Package Installer (DPInst)
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 9568538cef3a955a88811250c7b9f053
Size: 893 KB
First Published: 2017-06-01 00:08:42 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-26 20:39:55 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-26 20:39:55 (4 years ago)

Common Places:

%commonappdata%\driveragentplus
%temp%\210650_05.54.06.tc70178500b.temp\winblue32\program files\realtek\realtek bluetooth filter driver package
%temp%\210650_05.54.06.tc70178500b.temp\win832\program files\realtek\realtek bluetooth filter driver package
%allusersprofile%\\datos de programa\driveragentplus
%commonappdata%
%allusersprofile%\\application data
%programfiles%\esupport.com
%allusersprofile%\.windows\application data
%allusersprofile%\\dati applicazioni
%allusersprofile%\\datos de programa

ThreatInfo has observed dpinst_x86.exe.backup 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:

3 observed names
dpinst_x86.exe DPInst.exe dpinst_x86.exe.backup

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen dpinst_x86.exe.backup across 47 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 9.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 9.4% 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 61.2%
Windows 7 30.1%
Windows 8.1 4.5%
Windows XP 2.6%
Windows 8 1.3%
Windows Vista 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for dpinst_x86.exe.backup is Windows 10 with 61.2% 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

dpinst_x86.exe.backup 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 913920

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

.text 401408 bytes · 43.9% of section data
MD5 25c07ee254c1352fd2144e2ee631429a
.data 6144 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 933edbe2ee0a4325f62952ca3f039d26
.rsrc 481792 bytes · 52.7% of section data
MD5 d2dddb5525e422eb0df05166e2047eba
.reloc 24576 bytes · 2.7% 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 9568538cef3a955a88811250c7b9f053.
  • 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.