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windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Crossrider File reputation report
MD5 0d62098b1ddc2097c3b4055db6e3e314
Latest seen 2023-08-13 23:19:57 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-08-13 23:09:55 (2 years ago)
Size 54 MB
Signed by .NET

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Crossrider. 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
Adware.Crossrider
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-08-13 23:19:57 (2 years ago)
File hash
0d62098b1ddc2097c3b4055db6e3e314
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Crossrider, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2023-08-13 23:09:55 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-13 23:19:57 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 6.0.9 (x64).

Digital signature

Signed by .NET. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 6.0.9 (x64). The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Adware.Crossrider, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-13 23:19:57 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.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 Adware.Crossrider.

Product Name: Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 6.0.9 (x64)
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 0d62098b1ddc2097c3b4055db6e3e314
Size: 54 MB
First Published: 2023-08-13 23:09:55 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-13 23:19:57 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Crossrider (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-13 23:19:57 (2 years ago)
windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.exe 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.

Signed By: .NET
Status: Valid

The signature on windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.exe 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.

windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0002e082
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 464896

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

.text 302080 bytes · 65.0% of section data
MD5 d7850143023cdfec0067529eaffd1d8a
.rdata 128000 bytes · 27.5% of section data
MD5 a6324dea1df27927c5953ca77e5c2b7d
.data 3072 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 6bbbcb634109f843f6df0782c7e49c37
.wixburn 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d37c89e63be3c849b94b7c317c9bfed4
.rsrc 15360 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 c89df1e165502a3028499d190f4d6412
.reloc 15872 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 da63acf23697f18857eb83358ef92845

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 Adware.Crossrider

This report identifies windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.9-win-x64.exe by MD5 0d62098b1ddc2097c3b4055db6e3e314. It is part of the Adware 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 0d62098b1ddc2097c3b4055db6e3e314.
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