GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
7z.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-24 23:08:19 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-01 23:02:03 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Igor Pavlov. Product metadata: 7-Zip.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
7z.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 2024-08-01 23:02:03 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
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: | 26dc695a8d549d1c9137c14e6d3b8b4d |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 23:08:19 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-08-01 23:02:03 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-08-01 23:02:03 (2 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\bestziper |
| %programfiles%\xrecode3\bin\x64 |
| %programfiles%\bzip |
| %programfiles% |
| %programfiles%\xrecode3\bin |
| %localappdata%\speedtest\app-1.1.23\resources\app\node_modules\@electron-forge\maker-squirrel\node_modules\electron-winstaller |
ThreatInfo has observed 7z.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen 7z.dll across 65 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Japan with 11.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for 7z.dll is Windows 10 with 82.9% 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
7z.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3555ef7c572cd3d9c6d5df23d3f03a2d
9df6b469ec5439f1fc59a5e3e49ee5c2
e19a6c7a4a3814b7e2f3b755bb0559a6
b424d422e92e412f6c31fcd89864a1a7
61c9b415da88dbd5d99bd3bafcec6f8f
f29fe364e16cb55b322bb2b2df1e85b3
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.