Windows.winmd file report

MD5 4a28878717558bef85036cf92246146a
Latest seen 2026-04-25 23:01:08 (a week ago)
First seen 2020-06-05 20:05:43 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-05 20:05:43 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-25 23:01:08 (a week ago).

Digital signature

Signed by DIGITAL PROTECTION SERVICES S.R.L.. 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.

Windows.winmd is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-25 23:01:08 (a week 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.

MD5: 4a28878717558bef85036cf92246146a
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2020-06-05 20:05:43 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-25 23:01:08 (a week ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-25 23:01:08 (a week ago)
Signed By: DIGITAL PROTECTION SERVICES S.R.L.
Status: Valid

The signature on Windows.winmd 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.

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ThreatInfo has observed Windows.winmd 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 76.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 95.4%
Windows 7 2.5%
Windows 8.1 2.0%

The most common operating system signal for Windows.winmd is Windows 10 with 95.4% 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.

Windows.winmd is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base:
Entry Address:

.NET Info:

MVID: e992a3f3-cf41-4a7f-a552-38c791565c1d

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1436160 50ab89d595d3d7a56eefec304fcf0f44

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.

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