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DiskExplorerHelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 fbf8f03fbaae21f4367e58a113e35987
Latest seen 2021-01-11 13:09:26 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:06:54 (9 years ago)
Size 355 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product BoostSpeed
Signed by Auslogics Software Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 06:06:54 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 13:09:26 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: BoostSpeed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Software Pty Ltd. 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. 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

DiskExplorerHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BoostSpeed. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-11 13:09:26 (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: BoostSpeed
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: fbf8f03fbaae21f4367e58a113e35987
Size: 355 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:06:54 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-11 13:09:26 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-11 13:09:26 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Software Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on DiskExplorerHelper.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%\auslogics\boostspeed
%programfiles%\auslogics

ThreatInfo has observed DiskExplorerHelper.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 DiskExplorerHelper.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Indonesia
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 33.3% 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 66.7%
Windows 10 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for DiskExplorerHelper.dll is Windows 7 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

DiskExplorerHelper.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000412fc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 356864

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

.text 261120 bytes · 73.2% of section data
MD5 e2c79566cf7d20b4a31418a6c571e25b
.itext 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0e471c1b587ce9fe6f943bb5b5cf0631
.data 5632 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 defcc9203d35bac329daa378b6160fb5
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 18944 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 78ff8facdf6f7d5e6f2813f118f9a65a
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 eb315176fe6d0b9f31349ec6c9f2386d
.reloc 20992 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 d0b766048981450ab43f79a043b1ab58
.rsrc 48640 bytes · 13.6% of section data
MD5 4dc44be7e157d7d6c58bf3488a8bd62a

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 fbf8f03fbaae21f4367e58a113e35987.
  • 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.