hidkmdf.sys threat report

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This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for hidkmdf.sys. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as Adware.InstallCore.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows hidkmdf.sys detected as Adware.InstallCore. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name

Adware.InstallCore

Last analysis

2026-01-29 23:01:01 (4 months ago)

File hash

2ec85997070bea7c49db84e3a0ae9bdc

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hidkmdf.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows (R) Codename Longhorn DDK driver. The reported company name is Windows (R) Codename Longhorn DDK provider. The current detection status is Adware.InstallCore, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-29 23:01:01 (4 months ago).

If hidkmdf.sys 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.InstallCore.

File Details

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

The signature on hidkmdf.sys is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

ThreatInfo has observed hidkmdf.sys 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.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for hidkmdf.sys 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.

Analysis

hidkmdf.sys is identified as pe for 32 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.

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.