NppShell_06.dll file report

MD5 cfeee7084f226c2d2caaf9ffe43c8019
Latest seen 2024-04-17 23:01:46 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 14:03:32 (8 years ago)
Size 224 KB
Signed by Notepad++

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 14:03:32 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-17 23:01:46 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Notepad++. 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.

NppShell_06.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-17 23:01:46 (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: cfeee7084f226c2d2caaf9ffe43c8019
Size: 224 KB
First Published: 2017-05-24 14:03:32 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-17 23:01:46 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-17 23:01:46 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Notepad++
Status: Valid

The signature on NppShell_06.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.

%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp\notepadplusplusapp
%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp
%appdata%\mp3tagapp3
%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp
%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp
%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp
%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp
%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp
%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp
%appdata%\notepadplusplusapp

ThreatInfo has observed NppShell_06.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 Indonesia with 14.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 43.5%
Windows 10 39.1%
Windows 8.1 14.8%
Windows 8 2.6%

The most common operating system signal for NppShell_06.dll is Windows 7 with 43.5% 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.

NppShell_06.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: 0x0000177c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 19968 38358894412e6dc531a702839d6260e6
.rdata 8704 a19cfc4e9ddbb6667600333d730b40f1
.data 1536 52c65a99de297166d7978a1373880eed
.pdata 1024 c248ad672c5e34ada422a89bea39afa6
.rsrc 189440 8f0074210a574db6d1ecc64be47ac87d
.reloc 1024 1c52644248038336bef6c0957e988771

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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