GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
FPS.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-10-23 19:17:52 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-19 23:53:56 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Smart Game Booster. Product metadata: Smart Game Booster.
Signed by Chengdu Zhagu Technology Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- 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
FPS.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Game Booster. The reported company name is Smart Game Booster. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-19 23:53:56 (3 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: | Smart Game Booster |
| Company Name: | Smart Game Booster |
| MD5: | 1a671fcaa3d76f4f876fe94ecb0bae6a |
| Size: | 281 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-10-23 19:17:52 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-07-19 23:53:56 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-07-19 23:53:56 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Chengdu Zhagu Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on FPS.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%\pcgameboost |
ThreatInfo has observed FPS.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 FPS.dll across 23 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 14.0% 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 FPS.dll is Windows 10 with 79.2% 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
FPS.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
dc920280a2eac206f0aed9d9167c4206
c5ec4dc67d025c0bbc0431c3f6f1a8d1
1d64f3ac0473421cdabf2c8fea3e6974
469412eb4685734036fc1782497c5c5c
15d7bd12d01a5e1cc9bcfda0df81f640
258a11e50ecdee61f257f9f9fd9a68dc
6afbd2e1bd5317d0bf04e64cfb539d1f
62ef9a98ab16c73533c769405de6e617
24571b347f840102132b4644c8324234
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.