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arkFS.dll#1941C8AD1C5154B7 file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7dd9a8419edc01d2d358d18d86347efb
Latest seen 2022-07-29 23:25:15 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:53 (8 years ago)
Size 82 KB
Publisher Tencent
Product 腾讯QQ
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:53 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-29 23:25:15 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Tencent. Product metadata: 腾讯QQ.

Digital signature

Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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. 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

arkFS.dll#1941C8AD1C5154B7 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯QQ. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-29 23:25:15 (3 years 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: 腾讯QQ
Company Name: Tencent
MD5: 7dd9a8419edc01d2d358d18d86347efb
Size: 82 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 05:04:53 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-07-29 23:25:15 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-07-29 23:25:15 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on arkFS.dll#1941C8AD1C5154B7 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:

%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\wstqchysbleexltabgjprwzwajrpcgap\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%appdata%\tencent\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\xgilvmuhaqnevthsumzhmqamqishyanu\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%profile%\dministrator\application data\tencent\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%programfiles%\qqpcmgr\12.3.18498.501\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%appdata%\zhp\quarantine\tencent\tencent\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\finec\appdata\roaming\tencent\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%appdata%\zhp\quarantine\tencent\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\cdjdkflrsbzkfeeevfyfxufroanuymfp\androidserver\1.0.0.514
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ndyarifnwlztuddumcbcnpheohluihfj\androidserver\1.0.0.514

ThreatInfo has observed arkFS.dll#1941C8AD1C5154B7 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
arkFS.dll A0008853.dll arkFS.dll#1941C8AD1C5154B7

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.

Geography:

92 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 9.5% 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 57.8%
Windows 7 32.8%
Windows 8.1 6.8%
Windows XP 1.3%
Windows 8 0.6%
Windows Vista 0.2%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for arkFS.dll#1941C8AD1C5154B7 is Windows 10 with 57.8% 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

arkFS.dll#1941C8AD1C5154B7 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 0x0000c079
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 67584

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

.text 50176 bytes · 74.2% of section data
MD5 825990c89c23dabff04c7e33c913ea82
.rdata 11776 bytes · 17.4% of section data
MD5 dbc4a1b777b69eaae3b7287eb57c5532
.data 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 4c25d5406a152758090866c2d50a3cc4
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 f1f2bee0946aefa23f015d2f084e6825
.reloc 3584 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 72b4d09daad6254a7ed1baa628ddda38

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 7dd9a8419edc01d2d358d18d86347efb.
  • 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.