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WMVDECOD.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:43 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-06 23:00:38 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.
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
WMVDECOD.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-06 23:00:38 (4 months 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: | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | ba26ddbb7c725c2914d125377777e24f |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 04:03:43 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-06 23:00:38 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-06 23:00:38 (4 months ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer\wm |
| %programfiles%\qvodplayer\codecs\wm |
| %programfiles%\baofeng\encoder\codec |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer |
| %programfiles%\qvodplayer\codecs |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qq player\qqplayer |
| %programfiles%\baofeng\encoder |
ThreatInfo has observed WMVDECOD.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 WMVDECOD.dll across 60 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 60.9% 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 WMVDECOD.dll is Windows 7 with 48.3% 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
WMVDECOD.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
b8bb249d1448c47722a51b96a6248a10
50a51b3602c75732e61ca4131300d733
585bf598218443c916441cf33c0ebd3b
97e97222cd7fd4efbdf728a057346759
ad1da4400ca6f0317f2973e91dc3629f
879e87e624347ce61583d1ede8be933d
b077dfd75ef9a245030e2195bb1a97af
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.