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FlashSettingsService.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ec8e3e6f79e112a350af0e4421c37a86
Latest seen 2026-03-10 23:01:03 (2 months ago)
First seen 2025-06-30 23:00:36 (11 months ago)
Size 530 KB
Publisher Adobe
Product Adobe Flash Settings Management Library"
Signed by Chongqing Zhongcheng Network Technology Co. Ltd.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-06-30 23:00:36 (11 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-10 23:01:03 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Adobe. Product metadata: Adobe Flash Settings Management Library".

Digital signature

Signed by Chongqing Zhongcheng Network Technology Co. 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

FlashSettingsService.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adobe Flash Settings Management Library". The reported company name is Adobe. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-10 23:01:03 (2 months 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: Adobe Flash Settings Management Library"
Company Name: Adobe
MD5: ec8e3e6f79e112a350af0e4421c37a86
Size: 530 KB
First Published: 2025-06-30 23:00:36 (11 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-10 23:01:03 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-10 23:01:03 (2 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Chongqing Zhongcheng Network Technology Co. Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on FlashSettingsService.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%

ThreatInfo has observed FlashSettingsService.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 FlashSettingsService.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for FlashSettingsService.dll is Windows 10 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

FlashSettingsService.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 0x00026802
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 531968

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

.text 399360 bytes · 75.1% of section data
MD5 770fabde190b3346882ef39638aba3d8
.rdata 99840 bytes · 18.8% of section data
MD5 b2c827f57b5cb4faa8550672a3af92fc
.data 7680 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 393093cce32f7807264d6966c8f5b771
.gfids 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 25034f883282301e34e07df9e8e21356
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 aeaf6e4a48d511fdde80e1a1a6d6bc10
.reloc 19968 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 a41cfa9c46a46dce480be47432c20fac

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 ec8e3e6f79e112a350af0e4421c37a86.
  • 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.