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AVG SafeGuard toolbar_toolbar.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 1acb3dd66240e553b4d22aad638d67f6
Latest seen 2026-04-11 23:00:49 (a month ago)
First seen 2021-07-11 20:56:29 (4 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher AVG Secure Search
Signed by AVG Technologies

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-11 20:56:29 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-11 23:00:49 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: AVG Secure Search.

Digital signature

Signed by AVG Technologies. ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record.

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.

AVG SafeGuard toolbar_toolbar.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is AVG Secure Search. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-11 23:00:49 (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.

Company Name: AVG Secure Search
MD5: 1acb3dd66240e553b4d22aad638d67f6
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-07-11 20:56:29 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-11 23:00:49 (a month ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-11 23:00:49 (a month ago)
Signed By: AVG Technologies
Status: Trusted Publisher

ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record, but the file hash and source should still match the expected software distribution.

%programfiles%\avg safeguard toolbar

ThreatInfo has observed AVG SafeGuard toolbar_toolbar.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.

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AVG SafeGuard toolbar_toolbar.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

AVG SafeGuard toolbar_toolbar.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 0x001bfb26
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 3044352

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

.text 2217472 bytes · 72.8% of section data
MD5 a338fc4e0731d21e425584f70521fcd6
.rdata 650752 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 11a865127f4235519321c40fa93fa638
.data 26112 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 d495ae3e7ae14cec0fdb44902330c7b3
.rsrc 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 d810c9c99d428b7e2cd10d71315d6962
.reloc 146944 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 3e05c266dcf762618c812e819d83426e

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 1acb3dd66240e553b4d22aad638d67f6.
  • 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.