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SRSTSHD.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 029f36de21afbdd2865cc657e252eba7
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:26:25 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:47 (8 years ago)
Size 181 KB
Publisher SRS Labs, Inc.
Product TruSurround HD and HD4 COM object for Windows
Signed by SRS Labs, Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:47 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:26:25 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SRS Labs, Inc.. Product metadata: TruSurround HD and HD4 COM object for Windows.

Digital signature

Signed by SRS Labs, 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

SRSTSHD.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TruSurround HD and HD4 COM object for Windows. The reported company name is SRS Labs, Inc.. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:26:25 (5 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: TruSurround HD and HD4 COM object for Windows
Company Name: SRS Labs, Inc.
MD5: 029f36de21afbdd2865cc657e252eba7
Size: 181 KB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:47 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:26:25 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:26:25 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: SRS Labs, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on SRSTSHD.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:

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6132
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6482
%sysdrive%\applications\drivers\4. audio\realtek\hda
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\18
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\102
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\46
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-605523579-4014224959-3336580629-1000\driver updater\downloads\22
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed SRSTSHD.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 SRSTSHD.dll across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 15.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 15.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 69.7%
Windows XP 12.1%
Windows 10 9.1%
Windows 8.1 9.1%

The most common operating system signal for SRSTSHD.dll is Windows 7 with 69.7% 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

SRSTSHD.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00011add
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 176128

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

.text 110592 bytes · 62.8% of section data
MD5 e28720089f83c978245e38738df2575c
.rdata 24576 bytes · 14.0% of section data
MD5 42d3d1ca4f91a9e005a865e0be466ce3
.data 8192 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 055a55ebbdad109ccdec4e56dda488c9
.rsrc 20480 bytes · 11.6% of section data
MD5 19fb369beb37337d34e613015e7c2275
.reloc 12288 bytes · 7.0% of section data
MD5 2b7ac8fefc9f12d2c5d5eccf08092568

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 029f36de21afbdd2865cc657e252eba7.
  • 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.