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DTSS2HeadphoneDLL64.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 f7c357462077156dc211ac2112fc8c53
Latest seen 2023-01-18 00:00:15 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (9 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 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-18 00:00:15 (3 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

DTSS2HeadphoneDLL64.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 2023-01-18 00:00:15 (3 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: f7c357462077156dc211ac2112fc8c53
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:32 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-18 00:00:15 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-18 00:00:15 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp
Status: Valid

The signature on DTSS2HeadphoneDLL64.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 DTSS2HeadphoneDLL64.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 DTSS2HeadphoneDLL64.dll across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 26.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 26.5% 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 40.8%
Windows 7 38.8%
Windows 8.1 12.2%
Windows XP 8.2%

The most common operating system signal for DTSS2HeadphoneDLL64.dll is Windows 10 with 40.8% 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

DTSS2HeadphoneDLL64.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 0x00024934
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 1560576

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

.text 1396736 bytes · 89.5% of section data
MD5 139d55a517a347197ac05d5fc9242d74
RT_CODE 7168 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 edfb3777de1bd9f83f8de9a3b23d5a0b
.data 115200 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 58454dbc57860f96fd3ae8e5b7c8cf06
.pdata 20992 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 0895e72fce330047ca18653dd34d8f88
.idata 6144 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 cebc8b721c1f29859d1a9f8db8336ed3
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 a165b30ac0453d62e97306ea437b5a33
.reloc 6144 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 b2b27b97c9290b9b96d8ffc9a60b60b2

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 f7c357462077156dc211ac2112fc8c53.
  • 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.