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DTShellHlp.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-01-09 04:09:16 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-09 04:09:16 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Disc Soft Ltd. Product metadata: DAEMON Tools Lite.
Signed by AVB Disc Soft, SIA. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
DTShellHlp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DAEMON Tools Lite. The reported company name is Disc Soft Ltd. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-09 04:09:16 (5 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: | DAEMON Tools Lite |
| Company Name: | Disc Soft Ltd |
| MD5: | c4b830de1e6a0e43cfa95596dd28ab8e |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-09 04:09:16 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-09 04:09:16 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-09 04:09:16 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | AVB Disc Soft, SIA |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on DTShellHlp.exe 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen DTShellHlp.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey 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:
The most common operating system signal for DTShellHlp.exe is Windows 7 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
DTShellHlp.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
4d4b1a8afe2418327742a7ddc8857c4c
09163b2410f542eeafb25540d629d727
5e53c519af6a1a3bab6d5b8a7c97b357
e5966cd45d326cb07e1b06cdeada973c
2f2a9db934610236e1158067caf4090c
b7f71a423ff826dd10f19af3883ec498
0225c7f1ddd42e480f5e7066a4a55ec2
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.