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UNINST~1.DLL file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 59dbfe16aa20144cb11e7fc8b2d21eaa
Latest seen 2024-03-25 23:02:27 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 05:03:00 (8 years ago)
Size 240 KB
Publisher Ask.com
Product Ask Toolbar for Internet Explorer

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 05:03:00 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-25 23:02:27 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Ask.com. Product metadata: Ask Toolbar for Internet Explorer.

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

UNINST~1.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ask Toolbar for Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Ask.com. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-25 23:02:27 (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: Ask Toolbar for Internet Explorer
Company Name: Ask.com
MD5: 59dbfe16aa20144cb11e7fc8b2d21eaa
Size: 240 KB
First Published: 2017-05-26 05:03:00 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-25 23:02:27 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-25 23:02:27 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\asktbar\bar\1.bin
%sysdrive%\program files
%programfiles%\asktbar\bar\2.bin
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\jdsjwebnyccsoutvkxfunsodkfvdyvae\bar\1.bin
%sysdrive%\program files (x86)
%programfiles%\asktbar\bar\6.bin
%programfiles%\asktbar\bar
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\bar
%sysdrive%
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed UNINST~1.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:

3 observed names
asktbar.dll Uninstall Ask Toolbar.dll UNINST~1.DLL

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 UNINST~1.DLL across 66 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Indonesia
Share 11.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 11.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 49.7%
Windows 10 33.2%
Windows 8.1 9.7%
Windows 8 3.7%
Windows XP 2.5%
Windows Vista 1.2%

The most common operating system signal for UNINST~1.DLL is Windows 7 with 49.7% 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.

Analysis

UNINST~1.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000eb25
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 241664

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

.text 159744 bytes · 66.1% of section data
MD5 06d14cbba9a26ba977ecdd7e3825f2b0
.rdata 16384 bytes · 6.8% of section data
MD5 0e7139b9c1817ab81c376e1cb2a5b0bd
.data 8192 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 4628324c0af12e567302d475666b04ef
AskTBarS 4096 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 620f0b67a91f7f74151bc5be745b7110
.rsrc 40960 bytes · 16.9% of section data
MD5 4cef46525fd59ceb4ec1a33f9237c1f9
.reloc 12288 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 745bcfa73ad4db53c10d428dcfa3b45e

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 59dbfe16aa20144cb11e7fc8b2d21eaa.
  • 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.