This file claims to be Microsoft. The signer doesn't match.
- File name claims "Microsoft" but has no Authenticode signer. Legitimate Microsoft binaries are always signed.
Suspicious
Unsigned 5 KB DLL claims Microsoft in filename but carries no signature and shows no malicious behaviour.
45715793b8c8571554…bbe4da3dd9The reasoning behind this verdict
The MT AI Engine weighs every signal from this scan — antivirus detections, sandbox behaviour, code signing, prevalence and historical matches — to reach a single, evidence-based verdict.
All 74 engines returned clean results with 17 tier-1 engines explicitly marking the sample harmless. Sandbox execution produced only ambient techniques and no malicious host contact. The decisive counter-signal is the brandMismatch flag: the file name asserts Microsoft ownership yet carries no Authenticode signature, violating Microsoft’s standard signing practice. Medium prevalence and an imphash-only RAG match do not override this metadata conflict. The combination of strong engine silence and a clear impersonation indicator places the sample in the borderline-mixed-signals category.
Each signal cites a concrete token from the evidence the arbiter saw — engine name, MITRE technique, signer string, or an exact count.
engines.tier1ReportedClean=17 with tier1Malicious=0
brandMismatch.score=75 — claims Microsoft but unsigned
prevalence.classification=medium (800 sources)
similarHashes[0].matchKind=imphash(signerCoMatch=false)
behaviour.offensiveCount=0 and hasMaliciousSandboxVerdict=false
- Zero malicious detections across 74 engines
- 17 tier-1 engines marked clean
- No malicious sandbox verdict or contacted hosts
- Filename claims Microsoft while binary is unsigned (brandMismatch.score=75)
- Small file size and recent first-seen date (30 days)
Treat as untrusted until a signed Microsoft equivalent can be obtained; avoid deployment in sensitive environments.
What this file does
What it attempted when executed in an isolated sandbox
High concern: Hijacks how Windows loads programs so it runs automatically.
Moderate concern: Obfuscates or packs its code to avoid detection.
Note: Reads your Windows user-account details.
Note: Collects details about your system.
Translated from the file's technical behaviour during analysis. It never ran on your device.
What to do now
We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.
Don't run it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.
Check where you got it — an email attachment or a random download link is a red flag.
If you're unsure, delete it. You can always re-download a clean copy from the official source.
If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.
What this file did when executed
This file was detonated in 1 sandbox and its runtime behaviour was observed.
Adversary techniques mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- \Device\ConDrv\\Connect
0 detections across 74 engines
Section entropy & packers
Section-level entropy and packer detection from the PE header. Nothing suspicious here — entropy is within the normal range for unpacked code.
How widely this file has been seen
Moderate prevalence — neither rare nor common. No strong prior applies.
Forensic fingerprint
- File name
- Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd
- Size
- 5.0 KB
- MIME type
- (unknown)
- Detected type
- Win32 DLL
- SHA-256
- 45715793b8c8571554b0bfb4eccc29e2884c16481e1c7dbee78363bbe4da3dd9
- MD5
- e91e57474dfa91125183c501783f9ff5
- SHA-1
- c825aee5a545e0d95d931314e3110d682be743e4
- PE imphash
- dae02f32a21e03ce65412f6e56942daa
- First seen (VT)
- 6/19/2026, 5:25:04 PM
- Last analysis (VT)
- 7/19/2026, 2:21:28 AM
- First scan (MalwareTips)
- 7/19/2026, 8:22:56 PM
- Last scan (MalwareTips)
- 7/19/2026, 8:22:56 PM
Safety FAQ
Common questions about Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd, answered from the scan data above.
- Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 0 of 74 antivirus engines flag it, which isn't a strong consensus but is enough to be cautious. Don't opened it unless you fully trust where it came from, and prefer downloading the software fresh from its official site.
- Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd is a file, about 5 KB. We identify a file by its cryptographic hash rather than its name, because the same filename can be reused by completely different files — the hash below is the reliable fingerprint.
- None — all 74 antivirus engines we queried report Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd as clean. That's reassuring, though brand-new malware can briefly evade detection before vendors add signatures, so we also weigh the file's behaviour and reputation.
- Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet to stop the malware communicating or spreading. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software (such as Malwarebytes) and quarantine everything it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from a DIFFERENT, clean device — many threats log keystrokes or steal saved credentials. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch closely for fraud and alert your bank. 5) For a confirmed infection, the most reliable fix is to back up your personal files and reinstall the operating system for a clean start.
- To remove Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd: 1) restart into Safe Mode (Safe Mode with Networking if you need to download a tool) so the malware doesn't auto-start. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software and let it quarantine or delete the detections. 3) Delete the original Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd file and empty the Recycle Bin/Trash. 4) Check your browser extensions, startup items, and scheduled tasks for anything unfamiliar. 5) Reboot and scan again to confirm it's gone. If detections keep coming back, a clean operating-system reinstall is the most dependable cure.
- The SHA-256 hash of Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd is 45715793b8c8571554b0bfb4eccc29e2884c16481e1c7dbee78363bbe4da3dd9, and its MD5 is e91e57474dfa91125183c501783f9ff5. This hash is the file's unique fingerprint — two files with the same SHA-256 are identical. Use it to confirm you're looking at exactly this file (not just one with the same name) when comparing against antivirus databases or a download's published checksum.
- This report reflects the scan run on July 19, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Microsoft.Services.Store.winmd is fixed — but antivirus coverage improves over time, so a file that looks clean today can pick up detections later (and vice-versa). If you need the latest picture, MalwareTips staff can re-run the analysis from scratch.
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