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ShellExtension.ContextMenu.x32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a954cfcbad8e14e12453eef8a3467d3a
Latest seen 2024-08-25 23:07:25 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-13 10:02:24 (8 years ago)
Size 404 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product Shared Library
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 2017-06-13 10:02:24 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-25 23:07:25 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: Shared Library.

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

ShellExtension.ContextMenu.x32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Shared Library. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-25 23:07:25 (2 years 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: Shared Library
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: a954cfcbad8e14e12453eef8a3467d3a
Size: 404 KB
First Published: 2017-06-13 10:02:24 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-25 23:07:25 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-25 23:07:25 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on ShellExtension.ContextMenu.x32.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%\auslogics\boostspeed
%programfiles%\auslogics
%sysdrive%\програмы

ThreatInfo has observed ShellExtension.ContextMenu.x32.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 ShellExtension.ContextMenu.x32.dll across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 33.3% 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 54.2%
Windows 7 41.7%
Windows XP 4.2%

The most common operating system signal for ShellExtension.ContextMenu.x32.dll is Windows 10 with 54.2% 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

ShellExtension.ContextMenu.x32.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 0x00055a64
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 406016

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

.text 341504 bytes · 84.1% of section data
MD5 4ba1fbc1eeb94a234c043970dcb98586
.itext 3072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 728f4e2272b9fedf68aa8bcdd6c358c0
.data 11776 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 13514d33e347b14743962a801b15c044
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 5120 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 56cdc4167a9a43e52d7bf2007212c11e
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ececae6be7ab034119b064a3f4eba6d0
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 32814de0c18a2cacf2d71132bf99e5b8
.reloc 31744 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 2e97f9ffc1333804356da9f1f317c44e
.rsrc 11776 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 8232280df113c1b5f6361859fc9eaa34

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 a954cfcbad8e14e12453eef8a3467d3a.
  • 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.