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WinPlayer.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.DownWare. 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.DownWare
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-26 21:38:50 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 0492f57255a7ca38f550010c459ebda7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.DownWare, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-06-07 12:12:03 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-26 21:38:50 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: iTVA LLC www.itva.ru. Product metadata: Windows Player.
Signed by ITVA. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
WinPlayer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows Player. The reported company name is iTVA LLC www.itva.ru. The current detection status is Adware.DownWare, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-26 21:38:50 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WinPlayer.exe 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.DownWare.
File Details
| Product Name: | Windows Player |
| Company Name: | iTVA LLC www.itva.ru |
| MD5: | 0492f57255a7ca38f550010c459ebda7 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-07 12:12:03 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-26 21:38:50 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.DownWare (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-26 21:38:50 (5 years 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: | ITVA |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WinPlayer.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:
| %programfiles%\windowsplayer |
| %programfiles%\windows player |
| %programfiles% |
| %profile% |
| %sysdrive%\кино |
| %sysdrive%\дом\программы |
ThreatInfo has observed WinPlayer.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 WinPlayer.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 48.4% 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 WinPlayer.exe is Windows 7 with 74.2% 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
WinPlayer.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
18bf625895793e1118656a286c76ad79
4e0dbf3ac3a15a3bd3dd7c74cc281e10
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08ddf67fde2750a631ed8641a05046be
7e0a9752b0cdfb63a948aa9d646f7147
4497302a66686ca3d9b736511d3cf811
00000000000000000000000000000000
dcf96e9df9d8edc35c7a4cc6c765ab5e
3fa141d51e0ee57448d803adf01eb8fc
a7383f9efd5feeea8e634618b7a09a47
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.DownWare
This report identifies WinPlayer.exe by MD5 0492f57255a7ca38f550010c459ebda7. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.