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VolumeControl64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f962b8f959c5fbddab2c5320eeaf572a
Latest seen 2024-01-15 23:48:59 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-28 02:05:42 (9 years ago)
Size 47 KB
Publisher WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing)
Product WinZip System Utilities Suite
Signed by WinZip Computing LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-28 02:05:42 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-15 23:48:59 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). Product metadata: WinZip System Utilities Suite.

Digital signature

Signed by WinZip Computing LLC. 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

VolumeControl64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip System Utilities Suite. The reported company name is WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-15 23:48:59 (2 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: WinZip System Utilities Suite
Company Name: WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing)
MD5: f962b8f959c5fbddab2c5320eeaf572a
Size: 47 KB
First Published: 2017-05-28 02:05:42 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-15 23:48:59 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-15 23:48:59 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: WinZip Computing LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on VolumeControl64.exe 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%\winzip system utilities suite
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed VolumeControl64.exe 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 VolumeControl64.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 25.0% 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 55.6%
Windows 7 33.3%
Windows 8.1 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for VolumeControl64.exe is Windows 10 with 55.6% 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

VolumeControl64.exe 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000014a4
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 41472

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

.text 23040 bytes · 55.6% of section data
MD5 78cc705726d376e21afb45626e473d13
.rdata 9216 bytes · 22.2% of section data
MD5 bbe7197aa81bdbcc69724639fbc9e8e2
.data 4608 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 37bba19a06418357805ad4af4d68af6f
.pdata 1536 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 c1a510bbf9f444843f92692209f02bf2
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 a5a543216c571931ee27b86ed84462de
.reloc 1024 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 75ddcf346be2460bbfabaf5f6c24a3fd

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 f962b8f959c5fbddab2c5320eeaf572a.
  • 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.