T8HTML.DLL threat report

MD5 a7a3e52c69fa1a19042da7997b4d719c
Latest seen 2026-05-02 23:01:39 (2 days ago)
First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:20 (8 years ago)
Size 202 KB
Publisher Mindspark

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MindSpark. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Adware.MindSpark
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-02 23:01:39 (2 days ago)
File hash
a7a3e52c69fa1a19042da7997b4d719c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MindSpark.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:20 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-02 23:01:39 (2 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Mindspark. Product metadata: Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer.

Digital signature

Signed by Mindspark Interactive Network. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

T8HTML.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Mindspark. The current detection status is Adware.MindSpark, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-02 23:01:39 (2 days ago).

If T8HTML.DLL appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.MindSpark.

Product Name: Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer
Company Name: Mindspark
MD5: a7a3e52c69fa1a19042da7997b4d719c
Size: 202 KB
First Published: 2017-06-01 11:03:20 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-02 23:01:39 (2 days ago)
Status: Adware.MindSpark (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-02 23:01:39 (2 days ago)
T8HTML.DLL detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Signed By: Mindspark Interactive Network
Status: Valid

The signature on T8HTML.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.

%programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\c.bin
%programfiles%\videodownloadconverter_4z\bar\2c.bin
%programfiles%\televisionfanatic\bar\22.bin
%programfiles%\directionsace_fv\bar\2.bin
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk\bar\2.bin
%programfiles%\filmfanatic\bar
%programfiles%\productivityboss_e5\bar
%programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar
%programfiles%\yourtemplatefinder_br\bar
%programfiles%\pconverter_dz\bar

ThreatInfo has observed T8HTML.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.

t8html.dll
T8HTML.DLL

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands with 32.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 54.8%
Windows 10 22.6%
Windows 8.1 19.4%
Windows Vista 3.2%

The most common operating system signal for T8HTML.DLL is Windows 7 with 54.8% 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.

T8HTML.DLL is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00016867

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 125440 1995e82eebe1a3cfe814e340c00b2a58
.rdata 38912 84e8b46b4a10f57b994f0892563383e2
.data 11264 a21fae224a90cf5f1c6cb2776f2291a9
.rsrc 2048 c9591e95e80f13d05ca1caf781a18de7
.reloc 14848 8c6d66bc0718e3e9d2371b71ca9ada17

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.

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