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DTSS2HeadphoneDLL.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 5ada836a4f9e4c0cf9cc1bfdbaa9d37f
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:35:03 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:51 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher DTS
Product DTS Surround Sensation
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 14:09:51 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:35:03 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DTS. Product metadata: DTS Surround Sensation.

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

DTSS2HeadphoneDLL.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DTS Surround Sensation. The reported company name is DTS. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:35:03 (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 Surround Sensation
Company Name: DTS
MD5: 5ada836a4f9e4c0cf9cc1bfdbaa9d37f
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:51 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:35:03 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:35:03 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp
Status: Valid

The signature on DTSS2HeadphoneDLL.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 DTSS2HeadphoneDLL.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 DTSS2HeadphoneDLL.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 DTSS2HeadphoneDLL.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

DTSS2HeadphoneDLL.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 0x00022c91
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1285120

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

.text 1145856 bytes · 89.2% of section data
MD5 9e9ad21762dee4a6a9f8d8c585ae7ebd
.data 110592 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 8361500d43a6fd94cea45f6f002805fc
.idata 4608 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 d75ab8cff4c00a37b171b46adc5666dd
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 5678aa5a86ff0b26ba5ab8d99cd408ce
.reloc 15872 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 7b45da10c2baa442e4b6069e56c38c51

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 5ada836a4f9e4c0cf9cc1bfdbaa9d37f.
  • 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.