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PxHlpa64.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-10-16 18:09:52 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 18:44:00 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Sonic Solutions. Product metadata: PxHelp64.
Signed by Sonic Solutions. 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
PxHlpa64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PxHelp64. The reported company name is Sonic Solutions. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-13 18:44:00 (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
| Product Name: | PxHelp64 |
| Company Name: | Sonic Solutions |
| MD5: | 05f46042208e515b9c240aafc54e7aa2 |
| Size: | 52 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-10-16 18:09:52 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-13 18:44:00 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-13 18:44:00 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Sonic Solutions |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PxHlpa64.sys 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:
| %localappdata%\temp |
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed PxHlpa64.sys 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 PxHlpa64.sys across 6 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 28.6% 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 PxHlpa64.sys is Windows 7 with 42.9% 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
PxHlpa64.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
838c2d872f57ad2c2c125c6832c2ab8e
8938ca9fe688d79290e7dcc8d603964c
3ea928dd6cb72da6ff8718433b75614d
ad3c05679e1b71ecfc8387bcbf8803c0
0de8f42941255967f294db7af6b0225b
508bf33586a5572ec9b22ab795f76090
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.