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SSDOptimizer_Settings.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c714d98aa8bd684efdac31a44fda047c
Latest seen 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-24 23:00:58 (a month ago)
Size 949 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product SSD Optimizer
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-24 23:00:58 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: SSD Optimizer.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. 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

SSDOptimizer_Settings.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SSD Optimizer. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: SSD Optimizer
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: c714d98aa8bd684efdac31a44fda047c
Size: 949 KB
First Published: 2026-04-24 23:00:58 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (a month ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-24 23:01:18 (a month ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on SSDOptimizer_Settings.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:

%profile%\downloads\auslogicsssdoptimizer_2.1.0.1.zip\auslogicsssdoptimizer\app
%profile%\downloads\auslogicsssdoptimizer_2.1.0.1\auslogicsssdoptimizer\app

ThreatInfo has observed SSDOptimizer_Settings.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 SSDOptimizer_Settings.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Latvia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Latvia with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SSDOptimizer_Settings.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.

Analysis

SSDOptimizer_Settings.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 0x000891b8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 947200

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

.text 550400 bytes · 58.1% of section data
MD5 9b24a97d5ef43b687b3fc3971686445b
.itext 4608 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0af5a943ca4524682877e8409388aaff
.data 4608 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 391e4d2f7e690123daa66e51a12e72bb
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 138240 bytes · 14.6% of section data
MD5 e60b8ec82bfb749f95b01f821a5cf3ad
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 5af2ac54de1172dcc87e3959814e0e53
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 54784 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 30e63ea18b9e973e0488623621ccc4b2
.rsrc 96768 bytes · 10.2% of section data
MD5 7130c1304685e348a6e11a999235b35f
.xdata 96768 bytes · 10.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 720c1053cb8c157a5de04e266cd8c77b

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 c714d98aa8bd684efdac31a44fda047c.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.