HardwareConstant.dll file report

MD5 3760fbfcc335b98f68d033fcfcc26b32
Latest seen 2024-06-12 23:02:22 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-06-10 13:58:04 (5 years ago)
Size 386 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-10 13:58:04 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-12 23:02:22 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Konstantin Polyakov IP. 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.

HardwareConstant.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-06-12 23:02:22 (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.

MD5: 3760fbfcc335b98f68d033fcfcc26b32
Size: 386 KB
First Published: 2020-06-10 13:58:04 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-06-12 23:02:22 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-06-12 23:02:22 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Konstantin Polyakov IP
Status: Valid

The signature on HardwareConstant.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed HardwareConstant.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 75.8%
Windows 7 14.1%
Windows 8.1 8.1%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows Embedded 8.1 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for HardwareConstant.dll is Windows 10 with 75.8% 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.

HardwareConstant.dll is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000180000000
Entry Address: 0x0001b7e8

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 236032 8e090343570c4e3c58a3db8bc8334d64
.rdata 116736 25ee3ebf9a55c0ac3382f40ee5842b2c
.data 8192 efdd9b86708bf8f46e3431dade230658
.pdata 12800 131f4e5aa8983b441e0d024c659ead60
.rsrc 512 8a13c69e5f307239a4f17e872354543f
.reloc 4096 74948ec040da994e6e32410162e406b1

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.

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