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DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 ff31a2f57aaab58db78fcc961a58b206
Latest seen 2023-06-09 23:59:34 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (8 years ago)
Size 418 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 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-09 23:59:34 (2 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

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 Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-09 23:59:34 (2 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: ff31a2f57aaab58db78fcc961a58b206
Size: 418 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-09 23:59:34 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-09 23:59:34 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp
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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370\vista64
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\wu508nl40eed048xo9wf3rp6r32s3plh70pm5vbsly477uv791\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0270@amp;subsys_1043118f
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\8i1ea01370u84h6sc0llv8cv37w2p69215xv2f2gcwi7j353es\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0269
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\r6u68q6e6o40pxb8k8m69k940dp5a0u244so79jbew606tvs1k\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0269
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\83f5d9460bd6295dfd1503db0e18a69b\realtek_7195_64bit
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.7553
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\realtek-high-definition-audio-6.0.1.6798
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\84
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370

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 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 26.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 26.0% 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 42.0%
Windows 7 38.0%
Windows 8.1 12.0%
Windows XP 8.0%

The most common operating system signal for DTSGainCompensatorDLL64.dll is Windows 10 with 42.0% 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 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 ff31a2f57aaab58db78fcc961a58b206.
  • 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.