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dwm22.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 3ef2c3080678494f4c3fca7df1bcbae4
Latest seen 2022-02-04 21:17:33 (4 years ago)
First seen 2019-12-02 22:36:51 (6 years ago)
Size 292 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-02-04 21:17:33 (4 years ago)
File hash
3ef2c3080678494f4c3fca7df1bcbae4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent.

Timeline

First seen 2019-12-02 22:36:51 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-04 21:17:33 (4 years ago).

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.

dwm22.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-04 21:17:33 (4 years ago).

If dwm22.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 Trojan.Agent.

MD5: 3ef2c3080678494f4c3fca7df1bcbae4
Size: 292 KB
First Published: 2019-12-02 22:36:51 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-04 21:17:33 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-04 21:17:33 (4 years ago)
dwm22.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.

%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed dwm22.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 7 88.9%
Windows 10 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for dwm22.exe is Windows 7 with 88.9% 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.

dwm22.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 0x000016f2
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 297984

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

.text 26624 bytes · 8.9% of section data
MD5 0eb1cf15442bca246a9edca9e5baf175
.rdata 7680 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 81546008eb68e4c1662c4d0011a86775
.data 5632 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 eadbd99dee6efc7d708a87155bd25f2f
.rsrc 26624 bytes · 8.9% of section data
MD5 16eeebaa685aeed3f6be151618196899
.reloc 3584 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 bf6d761e7b06bbf3e4f48de12440b277
.text 227840 bytes · 76.5% of section data
MD5 e79dd74666b529e2f849ac065318fcd4

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.Agent

This report identifies dwm22.exe by MD5 3ef2c3080678494f4c3fca7df1bcbae4. 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 3ef2c3080678494f4c3fca7df1bcbae4.
  • 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.