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desktop.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 f008566bee2ef8113c97d743476e0dfd
Latest seen 2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago)
Size 12 MB
Signed by ANSYS Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
f008566bee2ef8113c97d743476e0dfd
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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 2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago).

Digital signature

Signed by ANSYS Inc.. 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. 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.

desktop.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If desktop.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!.

MD5: f008566bee2ef8113c97d743476e0dfd
Size: 12 MB
First Published: 2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-15 05:00:42 (2 weeks ago)
desktop.dll 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: ANSYS Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on desktop.dll 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%\ansys inc\v193\electronics

ThreatInfo has observed desktop.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for desktop.dll 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.

desktop.dll 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 0x00599268
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 13122560

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

.text 6386176 bytes · 48.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 5c05778d7302f56a47928b069d998774
.textidx 1167360 bytes · 8.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 914e01068135d74cf152b673e94e9e46
.rdata 3232256 bytes · 24.6% of section data
MD5 e0b8a3f31a833650615e54dd7325f1b9
.data 248320 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 bddc795dbecb9fcb667fe7a8263807f4
.pdata 368640 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 d93a41c267fdbc62be1f0be33e12cb8d
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bc5135c3b8448746006f9158c37c95ce
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1629184 bytes · 12.4% of section data
MD5 ed5b547aa3d11926f15e2b1a58176830
.reloc 89088 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 693caf24edc594545687814a7ca67c88

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 desktop.dll by MD5 f008566bee2ef8113c97d743476e0dfd. 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 f008566bee2ef8113c97d743476e0dfd.
  • 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.