GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

_HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 44dbb074eba8f98e054778f1bfd0ceaf
Latest seen 2023-07-11 23:45:59 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-26 12:06:46 (8 years ago)
Size 875 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-07-11 23:45:59 (2 years ago)
File hash
44dbb074eba8f98e054778f1bfd0ceaf
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-26 12:06:46 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-11 23:45:59 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Martin Malík - REALiX. Product metadata: HWiNFO32 Client Library.

Digital signature

Signed by Martin Malik - REALiX. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

_HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with HWiNFO32 Client Library. The reported company name is Martin Malík - REALiX. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-11 23:45:59 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If _HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined 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!.

Product Name: HWiNFO32 Client Library
Company Name: Martin Malík - REALiX
MD5: 44dbb074eba8f98e054778f1bfd0ceaf
Size: 875 KB
First Published: 2018-02-26 12:06:46 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-11 23:45:59 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-11 23:45:59 (2 years ago)
_HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined 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.

Signed By: Martin Malik - REALiX
Status: Valid

The signature on _HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined 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.

%programfiles%\driverbooster\app\driverbooster
%programfiles%\driverbooster
%programfiles%\iobit\driver booster\6.0.2

ThreatInfo has observed _HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined 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.

HWiNFO32.dll _HWiNFO32.dll _HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for _HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined is Windows 10 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.

_HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined 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 0x001a2040
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 878592

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

aaaa 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
bbbb 871936 bytes · 99.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8483fc2531a31ad94600a08779aed252
.rsrc 6656 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 cec6c0720bed4695a2282d31f15ce595

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 _HWiNFO32.dll.quarantined by MD5 44dbb074eba8f98e054778f1bfd0ceaf. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 44dbb074eba8f98e054778f1bfd0ceaf.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.