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SmartRenameExt64.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-10-17 11:19:20 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-08 23:36:50 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Chris Davis. Product metadata: Smart Rename Shell Extension.
Signed by Life Guarder Software Company Limited. 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
SmartRenameExt64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Rename Shell Extension. The reported company name is Chris Davis. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-08 23:36:50 (3 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: | Smart Rename Shell Extension |
| Company Name: | Chris Davis |
| MD5: | a3b516de815dd461a0adfef470d1a5b5 |
| Size: | 583 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-10-17 11:19:20 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-08 23:36:50 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-08 23:36:50 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Life Guarder Software Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SmartRenameExt64.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%\explorermax\pluginapp |
ThreatInfo has observed SmartRenameExt64.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 SmartRenameExt64.dll across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 16.7% 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 SmartRenameExt64.dll is Windows 10 with 83.3% 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
SmartRenameExt64.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0ca45c577416f168ed34955523288f4e
6eb0f85f914624d9dd7825f35cc611f9
d3576cee1c8c71001f1716e1a837d15a
0a8e91cc5b3282f1cc269c4778f3fb36
f35d34b28f8dc48c36d23f0b9c760e05
87e471744a53a4131b6f288ffd26a879
50dd133e1a398904f346136bb5fff0c9
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.