ddinst.exe threat report

MD5 ccd056e24c5eea89e97f4717f4bbbe41
Latest seen 2021-11-09 21:17:36 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-23 16:34:53 (6 years ago)
Size 894 KB

This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for ddinst.exe. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as PUP.DriverMax.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows ddinst.exe detected as PUP.DriverMax. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name
PUP.DriverMax
Last analysis
2021-11-09 21:17:36 (4 years ago)
File hash
ccd056e24c5eea89e97f4717f4bbbe41
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ddinst.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Package Installer (DPInst). The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is PUP.DriverMax, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-09 21:17:36 (4 years ago).

If ddinst.exe 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 PUP.DriverMax.

Product Name: Driver Package Installer (DPInst)
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: ccd056e24c5eea89e97f4717f4bbbe41
Size: 894 KB
First Published: 2020-04-23 16:34:53 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-09 21:17:36 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.DriverMax (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-09 21:17:36 (4 years ago)
ddinst.exe detection screenshot

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%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\drivermax\dpinst

ThreatInfo has observed ddinst.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 14.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 43.3%
Windows 10 43.3%
Windows 8.1 6.7%
Windows XP 6.7%

The most common operating system signal for ddinst.exe is Windows 7 with 43.3% 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.

ddinst.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x01000000
Entry Address: 0x0002116a

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 401408 25c07ee254c1352fd2144e2ee631429a
.data 6144 933edbe2ee0a4325f62952ca3f039d26
.rsrc 482816 ae3d98ccb02c2b4e1b00c49d41a9b9e2
.reloc 24576 8641f863a63c7a1728b4cd1854104597

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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