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Analyzed , 6 days ago

Is GameInputRedist.dll safe? Yes, no threats found.

This Microsoft-signed GameInput redistributable DLL was flagged by none of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it, shows no hostile sandbox behaviour, and matches the signer's…

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Strong evidence · A verified publisher signature, and no engine flags it.

Use it as usual if it came from the official source

This file appears legitimate and can be used as normal. Keep your antivirus enabled and get Microsoft components from official sources.

Good practice2 tips

We found nothing harmful in this file.

  1. Use it only as part of a program you got from the developer's own website.

  2. Keep your antivirus and Windows updates switched on.

No scanner can promise a file is 100% safe.

Why we think so

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GameInputRedist.dll: Safe — MalwareTips file scan

The link always shows the latest result for this exact file (its SHA-256 fingerprint).

Antivirus results

0 of 71 flagged

  • Flagged 0
  • No detection 71
  • No result 4
FileGameInputRedist.dll952.4 kBSHA-256 6d3650dbeea5…cb9686
  • Code signing Microsoft Corporation
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 1mo ago
It has a valid digital signature from Microsoft Corporation.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

2 points against it and 4 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

None of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flagged this DLL, and it carries a valid Microsoft Corporation signature. Three sandbox runs showed no malicious verdict, no process injection and no network contacts. The generic YARA matches are ordinary capability rules and carry no weight.

Where this verdict could be wrong2 caveats
  • YARAify matched generic community rules, including names that mention Cobalt Strike and ransomware, but all are marked generic and no engine or malware-specific rule backs them.
  • The sandbox mapped and noted anti-debug and long-sleep tags, but no artefact of defence tampering was recorded.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

6 sources checked · 5 complete · 1 not needed or not applicable. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

It ran in 3 isolated tests; no test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 3isolated sandbox runs
  • 19sandbox rule tags
  • 8spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 21filesystem & mutex artifacts

Chapter 04

Technical details

None of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; signed by Microsoft Corporation.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · 5 complete · 1 not needed or not applicable. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompletePositive signal: 0 of 71 engines flagged it · 4 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxes · CAPA, CAPE Sandbox, ZenboxComplete3 runs, no sandbox verdict recorded Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerNot neededThe sandbox recorded no contacted hosts to checkNo date recorded
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesComplete6 community YARA rules (generic only) Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 20, 2026, 5:03 AM UTC
SHA-256
6d3650dbeea5f8c639972537dbaed3f2bb465561e63d34fa9661902f24cb9686
SHA-1
cd39cb59e01ea26996b8f611757c9aef612ed57d
MD5
655e7652532d3b966c1674c52d14873b

About this file

GameInputRedist.dll says it is GameInput (Microsoft® Windows® GameInput), 952.4 kB.

Claims to be
GameInput (Microsoft® Windows® GameInput)From the file's own version information, written by whoever built it.
Original name
GameInputRedist.dllMatches the shared file name.
Type and size
Win32 DLL · 952.4 kB
Signer
Microsoft CorporationValid code signature.
First seen
Sep 6, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
467 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
5.79 of 8

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 7 questions people ask most about this file.

Is GameInputRedist.dll safe?
We found nothing harmful in GameInputRedist.dll. None of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag it. It has a valid digital signature from Microsoft Corporation. Use it only as part of a program you got from the developer's own website.
What is GameInputRedist.dll?
GameInputRedist.dll is a Windows library (DLL), about 952.4 kB. Its version information says it is “GameInput” (Microsoft® Windows® GameInput). The digital signature from Microsoft Corporation checks out. VirusTotal first saw it on Sep 6, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected GameInputRedist.dll?
None of the 71 antivirus engines that checked it flag GameInputRedist.dll. That is a good sign, but not proof, so we also weigh who made it, how widely it is used and what it did in a test run.
Is GameInputRedist.dll digitally signed?
Yes. GameInputRedist.dll has a valid digital signature from Microsoft Corporation, which shows the file hasn't been changed since that publisher signed it. Malware is sometimes signed with stolen certificates, so a signature alone isn't proof of safety.
What is the SHA-256 hash of GameInputRedist.dll?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of GameInputRedist.dll is 6d3650dbeea5f8c639972537dbaed3f2bb465561e63d34fa9661902f24cb9686, and its MD5 is 655e7652532d3b966c1674c52d14873b. Two files with the same SHA-256 are identical, so use it to check you have exactly this file, not just one with the same name.
Is it safe to use GameInputRedist.dll?
We found nothing harmful in GameInputRedist.dll, and its digital signature checks out. The main caveat is where you got it: attackers sometimes spread malware under the name of real software, so get it from the official website. If your own antivirus warns about it, check the source before you ignore the warning.
How up to date is this analysis of GameInputRedist.dll?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 20, 2026. A file's fingerprint never changes, but antivirus engines keep learning, so a rating can change later. To get a newer result, scan the file again: we refresh the antivirus results when the saved ones are out of date.
Chapter 06

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