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msxml4.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 6ff2eab3192163be959e0f7fab824dc2
Latest seen 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-16 20:00:15 (2 weeks ago)
Size 182 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Wine

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
6ff2eab3192163be959e0f7fab824dc2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-16 20:00:15 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Wine.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

msxml4.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Wine. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If msxml4.dll 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.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: Wine
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 6ff2eab3192163be959e0f7fab824dc2
Size: 182 KB
First Published: 2026-05-16 20:00:15 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-16 20:00:16 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

msxml4.dll 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.

Common Places:

%system%
%windir%\winsxs

ThreatInfo has observed msxml4.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen msxml4.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Guadeloupe
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Guadeloupe 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for msxml4.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.

Analysis

msxml4.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x000010a0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 172032

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

.text 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 c2c806486b3d3782a8d347ab8bd5c7dc
.data 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 5d43fcecd645611475f4530006a38de7
.rodata 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 9ce41860bca1f34c0ab7d140c627758b
.rdata 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 75d9ca52b2c55d8fcfbeb4b0481bacab
/4 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 10c4982984f83b9d226b950d0e509056
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 abc61e9728ad876c6c052cfd2347ff66
.idata 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 b3cff0d5ef3fd3e4f152b55c67c3e151
.rsrc 102400 bytes · 59.5% of section data
MD5 2d35ac42f43b3a80b3d20db04b39fec7
.reloc 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 21daacad3f8539874c97d8c9bec320e1
/14 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d95db8afca80076ec97f66bbf80e089e
/29 12288 bytes · 7.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 83958832d7558945c6eb9ea43d21b987
/41 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fe8e5e3b567c0e37a7cd43a07f0377cf
/55 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3aa62ff373e643e4752c2d7c204f3576
/67 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4c95df389b92db9805ef9bc535b014fe
/78 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5995f809a32a14c59a205b20e5c3d94c
/89 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 95338cc4276f640cdbf77b30969e43b2

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.Gen

This report identifies msxml4.dll by MD5 6ff2eab3192163be959e0f7fab824dc2. It is part of the Trojan 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 6ff2eab3192163be959e0f7fab824dc2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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