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msvcr90 (3).dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 cdbe9690cf2b8409facad94fac9479c9
Latest seen 2026-04-23 23:00:23 (a month ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:35 (9 years ago)
Size 637 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 04:03:35 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-23 23:00:23 (a month 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

msvcr90 (3).dll 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 2026-04-23 23:00:23 (a month 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: cdbe9690cf2b8409facad94fac9479c9
Size: 637 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 04:03:35 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-23 23:00:23 (a month ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-23 23:00:23 (a month ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on msvcr90 (3).dll 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:

%localappdata%\host app service\engine\microsoft.vc90.crt
%programfiles%\reimage\reimage repair\microsoft.vc90.crt
%programfiles%\maoha\jisuzip\microsoft.vc90.crt
%programfiles%\maoha\jisuzip\x64\microsoft.vc90.crt
%programfiles%\maoha\jisuzip\x86\microsoft.vc90.crt
%commonappdata%\reimage protector\av\microsoft.vc90.crt
%programfiles%\reimage\reimage protector\microsoft.vc90.crt
%sysdrive%\rei\av\microsoft.vc90.crt
%localappdata%\pokki\engine\microsoft.vc90.crt
%localappdata%\sweetlabs app platform\engine\microsoft.vc90.crt

ThreatInfo has observed msvcr90 (3).dll 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:

8 observed names
msvcr90.dll 207f37.rbf ac5e5e.rbf 149566.rbf msvcr90 (1).dll msvcr90 (4).dll msvcr90 (2).dll msvcr90 (3).dll

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 msvcr90 (3).dll across 85 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 11.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 11.4% 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 69.6%
Windows 7 18.9%
Windows 8.1 8.7%
Windows 8 1.6%
Windows XP 0.8%
Windows Vista 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for msvcr90 (3).dll is Windows 10 with 69.6% 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

msvcr90 (3).dll 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 0x00022d40
Image base 0x78520000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 646144

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

.text 613376 bytes · 94.9% of section data
MD5 bb9f5db14e7e27106f13d293e35f9d17
.data 17408 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 3ed9660a5481d0130a9866dc0931e89e
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 33c9a74b8c3807e5016a241241a7b632
.reloc 14336 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 1f3ff503ab75137c804a00b855fcb123

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 cdbe9690cf2b8409facad94fac9479c9.
  • 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.