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dbInstaller.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0dacda1453110e32d240848635e1c54d
Latest seen 2021-01-06 05:46:48 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-06 05:39:53 (5 years ago)
Size 709 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product GPU Settings DBInstall Application
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-06 05:39:53 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 05:46:48 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: GPU Settings DBInstall Application.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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.

File context

dbInstaller.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with GPU Settings DBInstall Application. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-06 05:46:48 (5 years 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.

File Details

Product Name: GPU Settings DBInstall Application
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 0dacda1453110e32d240848635e1c54d
Size: 709 KB
First Published: 2021-01-06 05:39:53 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 05:46:48 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 05:46:48 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on dbInstaller.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:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\i9a542r73fp92w60e99xf72g2dno17vsymqv6u3bs39fe0qf2r\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\yhxey70y89f8wd7dr12c1aj94648x59360535k5b00yat985m7\display

ThreatInfo has observed dbInstaller.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 dbInstaller.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hong Kong
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hong Kong 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for dbInstaller.exe 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.

Analysis

dbInstaller.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00027e14
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 708096

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

.text 546816 bytes · 77.2% of section data
MD5 5e55cfc5c470fbe9a28ebcb9ff057fc5
.rdata 122368 bytes · 17.3% of section data
MD5 f8aa97dd315a49c23182337f0e84424d
.data 4608 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 0806511dea9157d7429f5446427d1075
.pdata 29696 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 1889601190f5504d0dcae4b568fddaa8
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 964dea7c492cb0ed3a850d302e1f524d
.reloc 2560 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 00340bc655247b4417f2ed36aa023a59

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 file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

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 0dacda1453110e32d240848635e1c54d.
  • 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.