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DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f2508017c8beca26a4ca2596da5ce9c1
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:42:03 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-21 23:42:03 (3 years ago)
Size 437 KB
Publisher DTS
Product DTS Post Processing APO
Signed by DTS, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-21 23:42:03 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:42:03 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by DTS, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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.

File context

DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-21 23:42:03 (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: DTS Post Processing APO
Company Name: DTS
MD5: f2508017c8beca26a4ca2596da5ce9c1
Size: 437 KB
First Published: 2023-04-21 23:42:03 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:42:03 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:42:03 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: DTS, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.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%\driverpack cloud\unpack\realtek-forced-10x64-9273_conexant-drp\realtek\forced\10x64

ThreatInfo has observed DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.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 DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.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.

Analysis

DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000226b4
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 420864

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

.text 385024 bytes · 91.5% of section data
MD5 d241f275705941501eaffafd70ac0b41
.data 7680 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 a2dbd973dfd96549848ca4f3bc1d141a
.pdata 11776 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 ea6726fbe7e36e5406717dd45bfd7991
.idata 6144 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 6b9aa9fcfa17aeb78193becbe1daad44
.rsrc 7680 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 3a6fdd649d548e1ef0e64e34343c5070
.reloc 2560 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 d1d76e004001bca83f73d556383ee78e

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 f2508017c8beca26a4ca2596da5ce9c1.
  • 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.