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DelayAPO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a1afe4c93c3a24523dfff7451f9288d6
Latest seen 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-11-24 16:11:11 (8 years ago)
Size 101 KB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices
Product DelayAPO

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-11-24 16:11:11 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices. Product metadata: DelayAPO.

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

DelayAPO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DelayAPO. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 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: DelayAPO
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices
MD5: a1afe4c93c3a24523dfff7451f9288d6
Size: 101 KB
First Published: 2017-11-24 16:11:11 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\amd-high-definition-audio-device-9.0.0.9909
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180823t030307928371\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200203t153948297194\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160925t171627755464\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160119t225923994004\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160119t223118661674\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180807t002156455154\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed DelayAPO.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 DelayAPO.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Mexico
Share 55.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 55.6% 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 66.7%
Windows 8.1 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for DelayAPO.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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

DelayAPO.dll 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000bb38
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 102400

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

.text 47616 bytes · 46.5% of section data
MD5 027eb0ac8bd1efe77a457ce4aff8e7ab
RT_CODE 1536 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 10f73f31cd4938571ba522d779124fee
NRT_CODE 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2bace592dd3cbd7f4301f278b7d7dd2a
RT_BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 30208 bytes · 29.5% of section data
MD5 cf8354af54b97a5cf9f3a1f9dc15b2bc
.data 2048 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 4d8d27369cc7c05c0f6ba79d86b4be46
.pdata 3584 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 307ce05e111ffee4f59a9a15482d701c
RT_CONST 1024 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 13185c94d52fb94009445ecda1a0bf52
RT_DATA 1536 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eabcc41c1cb6674d4c107e6ba84398b5
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 5befb41364a6ab1b5dff5b3b2ac48d41
.reloc 1024 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 fb319b07cbbeb72be50a567915a2e4bc

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 a1afe4c93c3a24523dfff7451f9288d6.
  • 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.