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dbInstaller.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f378575fdc36b17f9a998ada99868523
Latest seen 2021-10-26 20:59:30 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-26 20:59:30 (4 years ago)
Size 711 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 2021-10-26 20:59:30 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-26 20:59:30 (4 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 2021-10-26 20:59:30 (4 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: f378575fdc36b17f9a998ada99868523
Size: 711 KB
First Published: 2021-10-26 20:59:30 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-26 20:59:30 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-26 20:59:30 (4 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\l15v3j3u958kvl43j341mby3vrq6584o751s754voi23oj23m8\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 Japan
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Japan 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 0x00028374
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 711680

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

.text 548352 bytes · 77.1% of section data
MD5 9b9e6a836d5b11b498b8d549ea25cb64
.rdata 123904 bytes · 17.4% of section data
MD5 fd7b4999bf128f7f0d17cddef140ed2e
.data 5120 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 85d8f2f806d488704ab041fa114844b4
.pdata 29696 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 dd7c7bedb00c134696757843514a4c88
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 ca350103812dfa987d8c481899d11796
.reloc 2560 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 934044400dacda66b4fc78c3feced3c2

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 f378575fdc36b17f9a998ada99868523.
  • 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.