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2 file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 8a4cebf34370d689e198e6673c1f2c40
Latest seen 2025-01-22 23:00:51 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-09-16 05:17:53 (8 years ago)
Size 72 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Signed by Microsoft Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-16 05:17:53 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-01-22 23:00:51 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®.

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

2 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2025-01-22 23:00:51 (a year 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® DirectX for Windows®
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 8a4cebf34370d689e198e6673c1f2c40
Size: 72 KB
First Published: 2017-09-16 05:17:53 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-01-22 23:00:51 (a year ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-01-22 23:00:51 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on 2 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%\dllescort\sysscan\windows\syswow64
%appdata%\dll-files.com\dll-files.com client
%system%
%programfiles%\dllescort\sysscan\windows
%programfiles%\dllescort2021\sysscan\windows
%appdata%\kernel\kernel32

ThreatInfo has observed 2 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:

3 observed names
XAPOFX1_5.dll 5 2

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 2 across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 33.3% 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 60.0%
Windows 7 40.0%

The most common operating system signal for 2 is Windows 10 with 60.0% 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

2 is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00004185
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 67072

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

.text 57856 bytes · 86.3% of section data
MD5 d95dab6d30661d439ad6e5e3f021f587
.data 5632 bytes · 8.4% of section data
MD5 453557be89e494278950b9d594ee32e1
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 ab6bdd2cbd51bb547f5a0ea8fabaab5c
.reloc 2560 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 4533dd8a0cef09ef2d117c8a850bde5d

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 8a4cebf34370d689e198e6673c1f2c40.
  • 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.