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oalinst.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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
- Trojan.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-19 08:01:08 (a week ago)
- File hash
- e402d7ae30e35bc04d76fb593c37082f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-03-10 10:58:11 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-19 08:01:08 (a week ago).
Company metadata: Creative Labs Inc.. Product metadata: OpenAL Installer.
Signed by Creative Labs Inc. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
oalinst.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with OpenAL Installer. The reported company name is Creative Labs Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-19 08:01:08 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If oalinst.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.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | OpenAL Installer |
| Company Name: | Creative Labs Inc. |
| MD5: | e402d7ae30e35bc04d76fb593c37082f |
| Size: | 790 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-03-10 10:58:11 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-19 08:01:08 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-19 08:01:08 (a week 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: | Creative Labs Inc |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on oalinst.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive%\new folder (4)\game\pes 2018\pro evolution soccer 2018 + league bartar |
| %sysdrive%\far cry primal |
| %sysdrive%\assassins creed iv black flag\runtime\graphics runtime |
| %sysdrive%\assassin’s creed syndicate |
| %sysdrive%\games\tom clancy’s rainbow six siege |
| %sysdrive%\blur |
| %sysdrive%\just cause 2 |
| %sysdrive%\cod2\prerequisites\runtime\graphics runtime |
| %sysdrive%\call of duty modern warfare 3 |
ThreatInfo has observed oalinst.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 oalinst.exe across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 78.2% 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 oalinst.exe is Windows 10 with 59.3% 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
oalinst.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.
b76c0466ad361e2fd67c816dd8c3a5a5
3524c99884ae8df86e2d678537129cc3
12f436a22587a12c47a84830ed4ab49f
a7af12021626dedbf2c783ccc6b4e2f7
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 oalinst.exe by MD5 e402d7ae30e35bc04d76fb593c37082f. 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.