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1218eb6.rbf file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 6de5c66e434a9c1729575763d891c6c2
Latest seen 2026-05-13 20:01:12 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:20 (9 years ago)
Size 555 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008
Signed by Microsoft Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:20 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 20:01:12 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008.

Digital signature

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

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

1218eb6.rbf is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 20:01:12 (2 weeks ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 6de5c66e434a9c1729575763d891c6c2
Size: 555 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 04:03:20 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 20:01:12 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 20:01:12 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on 1218eb6.rbf 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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\mpc cleaner\microsoft.vc90.crt
%programfiles%\mpc cleaner
%programfiles%\uniblue\pc-mechanic\microsoft.vc90.crt
%allusersprofile%\\application data\video legend\rbc\addins
%programfiles%\uniblue\driverscanner
%allusersprofile%\\application data\video legend\rbc\program
%localappdata%\compuclever\ultra file opener
%programfiles%\uniblue\speedupmypc\microsoft.vc90.crt
%programfiles%\wiselinktool
%programfiles%\celtx

ThreatInfo has observed 1218eb6.rbf 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
msvcp90.dll 1218eb6.rbf

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen 1218eb6.rbf across 82 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Taiwan
Share 13.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 13.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 59.9%
Windows 7 30.1%
Windows 8.1 6.2%
Windows XP 1.4%
Windows 8 0.9%
Windows Vista 0.8%
Windows Server 2003 0.6%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for 1218eb6.rbf is Windows 10 with 59.9% 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

1218eb6.rbf 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 0x00039142
Image base 0x78480000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 558592

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

.text 533504 bytes · 95.5% of section data
MD5 e6fc3fb0a1933b0bd4467b9bee4fdc80
.data 6656 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 7f9b652b139c664e8a56aab314b0f504
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 7a21612ad919000e0290460d74471e81
.reloc 17408 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 b2ec4d376e46c08c9aed770a2a113169

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 6de5c66e434a9c1729575763d891c6c2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.