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REI_Engine.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f1dc12320020a0d21f3c4edeaf34f26e
Latest seen 2021-01-14 09:17:04 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-13 22:05:50 (8 years ago)
Size 10 MB
Publisher Reimage
Product Reimage ActiveX
Signed by Reimage Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-13 22:05:50 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 09:17:04 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Reimage. Product metadata: Reimage ActiveX.

Digital signature

Signed by Reimage Limited. 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.

File context

REI_Engine.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Reimage ActiveX. The reported company name is Reimage. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 09:17:04 (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: Reimage ActiveX
Company Name: Reimage
MD5: f1dc12320020a0d21f3c4edeaf34f26e
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2017-06-13 22:05:50 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 09:17:04 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 09:17:04 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Reimage Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on REI_Engine.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%\reimage\reimage repair
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\opnwitpgoamhgbslotbpicizbixifvfb
%programfiles%\reimage
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\xlyjgsetxfpnvoxtddawwphywtuinyrd

ThreatInfo has observed REI_Engine.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 REI_Engine.dll across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 21.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 21.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 60.9%
Windows 7 30.4%
Windows 8.1 8.7%

The most common operating system signal for REI_Engine.dll is Windows 10 with 60.9% 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

REI_Engine.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 0x00514e40
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 11307008

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

.text 6989312 bytes · 61.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e2c131c066dbb622fdd9ceac4ab00da1
.rdata 3282944 bytes · 29.0% of section data
MD5 4a3821d479b1aa988fcbbf06e149ef17
.data 411648 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 b1a474036c339c50fbe0d4b2c6c0a09f
.pdata 246784 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 c4afe3aa6433a797ac1ff08b942ed80b
text 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 557fd346308f6b38a6dd9dc41a6f534b
data 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 709856458e73182f47466ff0d84babad
.rsrc 243200 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 7d3191b496965269120aa39906aafe84
.reloc 122880 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 77e61fca282d120290ca507b7ba24f51

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 f1dc12320020a0d21f3c4edeaf34f26e.
  • 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.