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wininit.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 d540ccde6c327e1dab803b5373ee4f37
Latest seen 2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago)
Size 2 MB

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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
2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago)
File hash
d540ccde6c327e1dab803b5373ee4f37
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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 2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago).

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

wininit.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If wininit.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

MD5: d540ccde6c327e1dab803b5373ee4f37
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 06:00:41 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

wininit.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.

Common Places:

%windir%
%appdata%

ThreatInfo has observed wininit.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 wininit.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Madagascar
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Madagascar 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for wininit.exe is Windows 7 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

wininit.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 0x0025c7d4
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 2991616

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

.text 2465792 bytes · 82.4% of section data
MD5 c06557a5017c540bb9a15de43fd45da9
.itext 6656 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9bab05bb97b45447b7382483a5920b17
.data 45568 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 2d2db2f2a409fad001decdfb85cab8f8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 17408 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 7f39d1e3c7477109e3112be3edbb72fe
.didata 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f06b7801f6c15dd0d70e42a278f5ffab
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2e0296273d3d3a7c66de17a0206fa736
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2cc632d4a1cd25df771249ff2e61c5dd
.reloc 221184 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 da7a2ae1e4ac5006bbb762cd61425e76
.rsrc 230912 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 dacdaa035244a1e343f9bfc0a5ee8405

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 wininit.exe by MD5 d540ccde6c327e1dab803b5373ee4f37. 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 d540ccde6c327e1dab803b5373ee4f37.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.