GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
OptProHelper.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-03-29 20:28:40 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-29 20:28:40 (5 years ago).
Signed by PC Utilities Software Limited. 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
OptProHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-29 20:28:40 (5 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
| MD5: | e96512e89ac337756772913c26e25df9 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-03-29 20:28:40 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-29 20:28:40 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-29 20:28:40 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | PC Utilities Software Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on OptProHelper.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 OptProHelper.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 OptProHelper.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 South Africa 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 OptProHelper.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
OptProHelper.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.
189366b4c672b30efb1d544d5737140c
b1cb0a73ef077652d55ce37e2ddd5540
7c914065e8d29d9c9bd99e33ffd06137
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
409c8f388d903bcdd73154d52cb1c3dd
2ed1b09f32b2c0a5b0cc91446c5746de
364364575b37766dd144f0adc564a3b3
3e98f99326e1134e21b81a01fd486b4e
4f86bae84865c28d1b3375f79e34fe1f
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.