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MFCD42D.DLL file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-08-22 20:52:09 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-22 20:52:09 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft (R) Visual C++.
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
MFCD42D.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft (R) Visual C++. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-22 20:52:09 (4 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: | Microsoft (R) Visual C++ |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | fb3d4ade258df12610e9ae31d473e411 |
| Size: | 268 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-08-22 20:52:09 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-08-22 20:52:09 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-08-22 20:52:09 (4 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %mydoc%\pc activator |
ThreatInfo has observed MFCD42D.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 MFCD42D.DLL across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% 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 MFCD42D.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
MFCD42D.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.
0621ee830d00fff2485e91c9d36665bb
fd97514f9176c0c73a85fa54f342d1c5
f1a8a4027915f2f8de809e710ce0390d
7dfa7d8afcf1b155a22207c82121d78b
aeb268d53c7250bc4e98e838ede69a3a
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.