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gdihook5.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 52b88eb20beb3b34a692a4cae0ff2196
Latest seen 2026-04-28 23:01:21 (3 weeks ago)
First seen 2025-11-03 23:01:56 (6 months ago)
Size 95 KB
Publisher NetSupport Ltd
Signed by NetSupport Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-11-03 23:01:56 (6 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-28 23:01:21 (3 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NetSupport Ltd. Product metadata: NetSupport Manager.

Digital signature

Signed by NetSupport Ltd. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

gdihook5.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NetSupport Manager. The reported company name is NetSupport Ltd. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-28 23:01:21 (3 weeks ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: NetSupport Manager
Company Name: NetSupport Ltd
MD5: 52b88eb20beb3b34a692a4cae0ff2196
Size: 95 KB
First Published: 2025-11-03 23:01:56 (6 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-28 23:01:21 (3 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-28 23:01:21 (3 weeks ago)
Signed By: NetSupport Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on gdihook5.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%\netsupport\netsupport school
%programfiles%\netsupport\netsupport manager

ThreatInfo has observed gdihook5.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 gdihook5.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.

gdihook5.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x00004a04
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 89600

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

.text 23552 bytes · 26.3% of section data
MD5 f4660abac5e698519ea15a7a9ccebc10
.rdata 3072 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 1442e1360c380c05da6f1d18e56afcb0
.data 1024 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 ccffc21768457bd5d8223c893963830d
.pdata 1024 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 e9ceb147b199da7865823188dd6b4eeb
INIT 1024 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c14411800ebb8ec644b77616db7e7225
.rsrc 59392 bytes · 66.3% of section data
MD5 3a5c4e67d7fd93ce570e0a4c93238ff7
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 5783b9081ac6e5e206bb123c83908d17

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 52b88eb20beb3b34a692a4cae0ff2196.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.