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dstudio-gui.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 8a758f9591c53dfa0a426c51fc6a77ee
Latest seen 2026-03-27 23:00:18 (2 months ago)
First seen 2025-06-13 23:00:59 (a year ago)
Size 604 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Downloader. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Adware.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-03-27 23:00:18 (2 months ago)
File hash
8a758f9591c53dfa0a426c51fc6a77ee
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2025-06-13 23:00:59 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-03-27 23:00:18 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Download Studio GUI.

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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

dstudio-gui.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Download Studio GUI. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-27 23:00:18 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If dstudio-gui.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 Adware.Downloader.

Product Name: Download Studio GUI
MD5: 8a758f9591c53dfa0a426c51fc6a77ee
Size: 604 KB
First Published: 2025-06-13 23:00:59 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-27 23:00:18 (2 months ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-27 23:00:18 (2 months ago)
dstudio-gui.exe 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.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed dstudio-gui.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for dstudio-gui.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.

dstudio-gui.exe 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 0x00018049
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 617472

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

.text 118272 bytes · 19.2% of section data
MD5 435b2797f5d1fae2f9866f4cb3b2ebdc
.rdata 225792 bytes · 36.6% of section data
MD5 29e65cc5761f61f31424081f2a9f5542
.data 5632 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 5d43da7036c0709345efc14485e864d8
.rsrc 248832 bytes · 40.3% of section data
MD5 a192c993a8fcf12624f2b959148a34dc
.reloc 18944 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 7400a3ae2fb33558cf3df1ffe8168c0d

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 Adware.Downloader

This report identifies dstudio-gui.exe by MD5 8a758f9591c53dfa0a426c51fc6a77ee. It is part of the Adware 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 8a758f9591c53dfa0a426c51fc6a77ee.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.