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WindowsSlimmerHelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 43a7d0d6ccf2644f5b9e58c98abf22b7
Latest seen 2024-05-11 23:00:52 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-05-11 23:00:52 (2 years ago)
Size 380 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product Windows Slimmer
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-05-11 23:00:52 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-11 23:00:52 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: Windows Slimmer.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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

WindowsSlimmerHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows Slimmer. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-11 23:00:52 (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: Windows Slimmer
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: 43a7d0d6ccf2644f5b9e58c98abf22b7
Size: 380 KB
First Published: 2024-05-11 23:00:52 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-11 23:00:52 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-11 23:00:52 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on WindowsSlimmerHelper.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%profile%\downloads\morphs_installs_april_2024-teamos\morphs_installs_april_2024-teamos\installs\ntlite\auslogicswindowsslimmerportable.exe\auslogics windowsslimmer 4.0.0.4 portable\app

ThreatInfo has observed WindowsSlimmerHelper.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 WindowsSlimmerHelper.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Singapore
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Singapore with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WindowsSlimmerHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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

WindowsSlimmerHelper.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 0x0003d4fc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 367616

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

.text 243200 bytes · 66.2% of section data
MD5 a7ca9763cee10bb9ab666f1dc83abe2a
.itext 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2ea60572d437fbed738a7caecf28798b
.data 3072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 8b6302e70fdeb403846a558d64e3dcb9
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 43008 bytes · 11.7% of section data
MD5 b99248f9b83297d6842eb2cfe6be0986
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 374abd580d4a63616de8c89a6af889fa
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 22528 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 a6b6f8b85cafeecd9753ac32076bb68e
.rsrc 53248 bytes · 14.5% of section data
MD5 be19f98709bbf4dfbb2b072f2191c10a

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 43a7d0d6ccf2644f5b9e58c98abf22b7.
  • 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.