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wmfdist95.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 0433b23385d5df4406f78e7bce3e6ed7
Latest seen 2021-04-30 20:17:13 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-24 19:06:22 (8 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Windows Media Component Setup Application
Signed by Microsoft Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-24 19:06:22 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-30 20:17:13 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Windows Media Component Setup Application.

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Corporation. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

wmfdist95.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows Media Component Setup Application. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-30 20:17:13 (5 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Windows Media Component Setup Application
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 0433b23385d5df4406f78e7bce3e6ed7
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2017-07-24 19:06:22 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-04-30 20:17:13 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-04-30 20:17:13 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on wmfdist95.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:

%profile%
%programfiles%\musicmatch\musicmatch update\mmjb\wmfdist
%programfiles%\musicmatch\musicmatch update\mmjb\wmfdist9_5
%programfiles%\musicmatch\musicmatch update\mmjb.tmp\wmfdist9_5
%programfiles%\musicmatch\musicmatch update\mmjb
%programfiles%\musicmatch\musicmatch update\mmjb.tmp
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed wmfdist95.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.

File Names:

3 observed names
wmfdist_xp32.exe WMFDist.exe wmfdist95.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen wmfdist95.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 70.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 70.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows XP 70.6%
Windows 7 17.6%
Windows 10 11.8%

The most common operating system signal for wmfdist95.exe is Windows XP with 70.6% 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

wmfdist95.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 0x0000645c
Image base 0x01000000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 5724160

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

.text 39424 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 9be20ec7793ed9e3725113d558c6515e
.data 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 99858e86526942a66950c7139f78a725
.rsrc 5683712 bytes · 99.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d8c315c7a421d8ee00d8c45c1a4606ae

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 0433b23385d5df4406f78e7bce3e6ed7.
  • 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.