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WindowsLiveLocal.WriterPlugin.ni.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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
- Trojan.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-27 02:00:39 (20 hours ago)
- File hash
- 09eb6c9fbd1c270c1fe27ea0431460ec
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-04-16 23:00:37 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 02:00:39 (20 hours ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corp.. Product metadata: Windows Live Writer.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
WindowsLiveLocal.WriterPlugin.ni.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows Live Writer. The reported company name is Microsoft Corp.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 02:00:39 (20 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WindowsLiveLocal.WriterPlugin.ni.dll 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 Trojan.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Windows Live Writer |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corp. |
| MD5: | 09eb6c9fbd1c270c1fe27ea0431460ec |
| Size: | 628 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-16 23:00:37 (a month ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-27 02:00:39 (20 hours ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-27 02:00:39 (20 hours 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\80 gb\windows\assembly\nativeimages_v2.0.50727_32\windowslivelocal.wr# |
ThreatInfo has observed WindowsLiveLocal.WriterPlugin.ni.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen WindowsLiveLocal.WriterPlugin.ni.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 100.0% 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 WindowsLiveLocal.WriterPlugin.ni.dll is Windows 7 with 100.0% 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
WindowsLiveLocal.WriterPlugin.ni.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 70e9452f-5f0a-4f0e-8e02-203992f4221c |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
c5c9a799d15f689cd5765a31e641af42
cdf18127173a931aada4ee6505a71448
756d7a308b417aecaa0c8aa3c38f01d0
02d8e16d8c67e3e1b297137276dc8622
9b5855252402933facc8c553b38b12b3
5f94196f1489da17f925746e49cee420
73061f7b42eeb0419409dbc3b5769793
201c79594bcce75ea23be94fe2139c18
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 Trojan.Heur!
This report identifies WindowsLiveLocal.WriterPlugin.ni.dll by MD5 09eb6c9fbd1c270c1fe27ea0431460ec. It is part of the Trojan 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.