GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ffdshow.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.InstallIQ. 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.InstallIQ
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-02-24 16:57:02 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 9ad0d526a3ddc94c8f9e794a386a04f7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallIQ.
First seen 2021-02-24 16:57:02 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-24 16:57:02 (5 years ago).
Signed by W3i, LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
ffdshow.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.InstallIQ, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-24 16:57:02 (5 years ago).
If ffdshow.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.InstallIQ.
File Details
| MD5: | 9ad0d526a3ddc94c8f9e794a386a04f7 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-02-24 16:57:02 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-24 16:57:02 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.InstallIQ (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-24 16:57:02 (5 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | W3i, LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ffdshow.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:
| %desktop%\harddisk\belgelerim\windows 7 program\programlar\media oynatıcıları |
ThreatInfo has observed ffdshow.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 ffdshow.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey 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:
The most common operating system signal for ffdshow.exe is Windows 7 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
ffdshow.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
256f9b3123156274d55931f7f6ec9247
49117120e4f2a7afb8dc846162031561
eaaf9f1b1c89ccf52ee5e973cf895fe1
470790f662ca61a3385f7d4e5d5567be
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.InstallIQ
This report identifies ffdshow.exe by MD5 9ad0d526a3ddc94c8f9e794a386a04f7. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.