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PNSDK.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9eb1935666a76b54ef13d931f77d7c5b
Latest seen 2025-08-11 23:05:18 (9 months ago)
First seen 2025-08-11 23:05:18 (9 months ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher PNSDK
Product PNSDK

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-08-11 23:05:18 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2025-08-11 23:05:18 (9 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PNSDK. Product metadata: PNSDK.

Digital signature

Signed by Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.). 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.

PNSDK.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PNSDK. The reported company name is PNSDK. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-08-11 23:05:18 (9 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.

Product Name: PNSDK
Company Name: PNSDK
MD5: 9eb1935666a76b54ef13d931f77d7c5b
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2025-08-11 23:05:18 (9 months ago)
Latest Published: 2025-08-11 23:05:18 (9 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-08-11 23:05:18 (9 months ago)
Signed By: Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.)
Status: Valid

The signature on PNSDK.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.

%programfiles%\avanquest\driver updater\application

ThreatInfo has observed PNSDK.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for PNSDK.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.

PNSDK.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000ae8d8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 1243136

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

.text 949248 bytes · 76.4% of section data
MD5 1ed25449fea32a73fd14d7363753e260
.rdata 232960 bytes · 18.7% of section data
MD5 ac88eba9c0e2919642fde7aa2ef660c5
.data 13312 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 80466e67ad82b8a59fc63fec37592598
.pdata 40448 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 50467cd0642f5fa5ac47b9d79ad50698
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 578f12760aaf9551365f5f5bd173646a
.reloc 6144 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 a96d897bbf26cdc0c51de8c6062aa010

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 9eb1935666a76b54ef13d931f77d7c5b.
  • 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.