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7z(38).dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 04ad4b80880b32c94be8d0886482c774
Latest seen 2025-02-28 23:01:12 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 12:05:58 (9 years ago)
Size 893 KB
Publisher Igor Pavlov
Product 7-Zip

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 12:05:58 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-28 23:01:12 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Igor Pavlov. Product metadata: 7-Zip.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

7z(38).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 7-Zip. The reported company name is Igor Pavlov. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-28 23:01:12 (a year ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: 7-Zip
Company Name: Igor Pavlov
MD5: 04ad4b80880b32c94be8d0886482c774
Size: 893 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 12:05:58 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-28 23:01:12 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-28 23:01:12 (a year ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\device doctor
%programfiles%\jzip
%programfiles%\dllescort
%programfiles%\chicalogic\chicapc-shield
%commonappdata%\overwolf\overwolfupdater
%programfiles%\smart driver updater
%programfiles%\driver pro
%programfiles%\aim toolbar
%localappdata%\0dc54501-a029-ab4d-aaa1-db72742ac53d\modules
%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed 7z(38).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:

2 observed names
7z.dll 7z(38).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 7z(38).dll across 60 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Namibia
Share 11.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Namibia with 11.0% 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 38.4%
Windows 7 37.4%
Windows 8.1 18.1%
Windows XP 2.5%
Windows 8 1.9%
Windows Vista 0.9%
Windows Server 2003 0.4%
Windows Server 2008 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for 7z(38).dll is Windows 10 with 38.4% 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

7z(38).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 0x0009ad87
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 913408

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

.text 670208 bytes · 73.4% of section data
MD5 998abf7e6d2a33945fe88cf78a900c44
.rdata 87040 bytes · 9.5% of section data
MD5 412761c6280e30bbca71bad333b04c61
.data 24064 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 50d0015f2319784db6ef994c0f33af9e
.sxdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 35925cfdc1176bd9ffc634a58b40ec17
.rsrc 97280 bytes · 10.7% of section data
MD5 b27082aa30dba3ebf9a10c27728cca58
.reloc 34304 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 37efadc30b64db285b0dfab1474b88be

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 file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

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 04ad4b80880b32c94be8d0886482c774.
  • 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.