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partitionwizard.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Patched. 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.Patched
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-05 23:01:09 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- f698b0fb04c8d4da9ca974da81f67ab5
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Patched, 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 2024-09-15 23:01:44 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-05 23:01:09 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: MiniTool Software Limited. Product metadata: MiniTool Partition Wizard.
Signed by MiniTool Software Limited. 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
partitionwizard.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MiniTool Partition Wizard. The reported company name is MiniTool Software Limited. The current detection status is Trojan.Patched, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-05 23:01:09 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If partitionwizard.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.Patched.
File Details
| Product Name: | MiniTool Partition Wizard |
| Company Name: | MiniTool Software Limited |
| MD5: | f698b0fb04c8d4da9ca974da81f67ab5 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-09-15 23:01:44 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-05 23:01:09 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Patched (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-05 23:01:09 (2 months 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: | MiniTool Software Limited |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on partitionwizard.dll 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:
| %mydoc%\descargas mega\minitool\app\minitoolpartitionwizard |
| %programfiles% |
| %desktop%\imusic\fondos 4k\recuperador dessd\minitool\app\minitoolpartitionwizard |
| %sysdrive%\copia de seguridad\pc utilidades\administración de discos\minitool\app\minitoolpartitionwizard |
| %sysdrive%\programs\winchester\minitool_partition_wizard_12.6_portable\minitool_partition_wizard_12.6_portable\app |
| %sysdrive%\programs\winchester\minitool_partition_wizard_12.6_portable.7z\minitool_partition_wizard_12.6_portable\app |
ThreatInfo has observed partitionwizard.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 partitionwizard.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Guatemala with 37.5% 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 partitionwizard.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
partitionwizard.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
51c85f20996b1905d56b4a658a0dddce
c609c1a4301f0d85547d3d666c3a3232
347b3555e068d69fe2d265b4675d4229
1524a4dc9372c67c01999f755768b900
f3c2697359c431241954f669acbb1ae5
aaa095e5855c2b0cfabb85ee9a905ff4
fa0c8356a8cb10930589797794e7e905
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.Patched
This report identifies partitionwizard.dll by MD5 f698b0fb04c8d4da9ca974da81f67ab5. 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.