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AudioSwitcher.ax file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4fbafee22eff2d0dda4e838b8d5548fb
Latest seen 2023-11-09 23:24:54 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-12-12 14:07:38 (8 years ago)
Size 441 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-12-12 14:07:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-09 23:24:54 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Shenzhen Enode Technology Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

AudioSwitcher.ax is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-09 23:24:54 (2 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.

MD5: 4fbafee22eff2d0dda4e838b8d5548fb
Size: 441 KB
First Published: 2017-12-12 14:07:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-11-09 23:24:54 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-11-09 23:24:54 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Shenzhen Enode Technology Co., Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on AudioSwitcher.ax 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.

%programfiles%\hi\hiplayer\1.143.0.0

ThreatInfo has observed AudioSwitcher.ax 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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AudioSwitcher.ax is Windows 7 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.

AudioSwitcher.ax 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 0x00025b56
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 442368

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

.text 241664 bytes · 54.6% of section data
MD5 e3d4293a9db8f0445ed7c594058cb325
.rdata 102400 bytes · 23.1% of section data
MD5 a07d1b46cbfcc93a4991bcb30bf433f4
.data 36864 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 dc07e3ada8e2724ef8fd1df1e2fdc496
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 0b3d47a7a24c0fcdba7e3693eb0d6341
.reloc 57344 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 2de13f4713305f4662006881d5e2c994

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 4fbafee22eff2d0dda4e838b8d5548fb.
  • 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.