GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
qwindows.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-11-16 01:12:42 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-16 23:02:07 (a year ago).
Company metadata: The Qt Company Ltd.. Product metadata: Qt5.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
qwindows.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Qt5. The reported company name is The Qt Company Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-16 23:02:07 (a year 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Qt5 |
| Company Name: | The Qt Company Ltd. |
| MD5: | 19efa4e97a7e4fdd3b994b68e40b3570 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-11-16 01:12:42 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-12-16 23:02:07 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-12-16 23:02:07 (a year ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\minergate |
ThreatInfo has observed qwindows.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 qwindows.dll across 30 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 12.3% 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 qwindows.dll is Windows 10 with 81.4% 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
qwindows.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.
20ca030cd1f3c04d70f29c26ff0fd568
e9344245f3054d83cb0931fb43cac450
79539185ee7517c084529bbd668d0e6d
f428299aea86312097b6c1aaf0e22d85
1e4bed5f48417faf88a359757dbb685f
f2193747d0f64501431d6ec1dae7f063
048674ac3c9786541cbd0289f14b7d5e
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.