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DTSGainCompensatorDLL.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 5a65d120056b4b814e703e100fde14c6
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:21:30 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:49 (8 years ago)
Size 380 KB
Publisher DTS
Product DTS Post Processing APO
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:49 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:21:30 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DTS. Product metadata: DTS Post Processing APO.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. 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. 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.

File context

DTSGainCompensatorDLL.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DTS Post Processing APO. The reported company name is DTS. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:21:30 (5 years 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.

File Details

Product Name: DTS Post Processing APO
Company Name: DTS
MD5: 5a65d120056b4b814e703e100fde14c6
Size: 380 KB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:49 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:21:30 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:21:30 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp
Status: Valid

The signature on DTSGainCompensatorDLL.dll 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:

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6482
%programfiles%\drivertuner\download\605f24230259b00b09844663211f284d\vista_win7_r268
%sysdrive%\applications\drivers\4. audio\realtek\hda
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-605523579-4014224959-3336580629-1000\driver updater\downloads\22
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed DTSGainCompensatorDLL.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 DTSGainCompensatorDLL.dll across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 17.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 17.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 60.7%
Windows XP 14.3%
Windows 10 10.7%
Windows 8.1 10.7%
Windows 8 3.6%

The most common operating system signal for DTSGainCompensatorDLL.dll is Windows 7 with 60.7% 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

DTSGainCompensatorDLL.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x000230b1
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 381952

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

.text 354304 bytes · 92.8% of section data
MD5 c3040c2bfb4f0bfe15ac9857be89fd88
.data 6144 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 7cbafb4b245154722a2a6b6d48df7380
.idata 4608 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 a997bc643e44229702a3ecab225b1e16
.rsrc 7680 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 3b4000b259d5ee509c7e2df104149e2a
.reloc 9216 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 6612315d24e34cf15610466bbf5570ee

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 5a65d120056b4b814e703e100fde14c6.
  • 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.