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PerformanceMonitorHelper.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-04-22 23:11:18 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-07 20:35:50 (4 years ago).
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd. 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
PerformanceMonitorHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PCRepair . The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-07 20:35:50 (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: | PCRepair |
| Company Name: | Outbyte |
| MD5: | 98bea4f254016cee785c0a7d37f2cd40 |
| Size: | 563 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-04-22 23:11:18 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-08-07 20:35:50 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-08-07 20:35:50 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PerformanceMonitorHelper.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%\outbyte |
ThreatInfo has observed PerformanceMonitorHelper.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 PerformanceMonitorHelper.dll across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 12.5% 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 PerformanceMonitorHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 48.0% 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
PerformanceMonitorHelper.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.
df50ce1000389185b030881457ec4e41
ca5ee4906cff12c6ab0bb3103579f135
c422134b560fd53d316ce80bac131370
00000000000000000000000000000000
4d8fdc740096a1ecf0f656b2d886f504
86a5132ebe47afce2d2b57294609a369
db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
4f610b94033431219c8e975d3566be40
c625cfc05ac58122e7394a254f8eb36d
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.