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aeexp.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 70a396f791be7b146dc547725c93ee1c
Latest seen 2026-04-04 23:01:19 (a month ago)
First seen 2022-06-05 00:00:25 (3 years ago)
Size 397 KB
Product AVEXP

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-06-05 00:00:25 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-04 23:01:19 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: AVEXP.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH;Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. 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.

aeexp.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVEXP. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-04 23:01:19 (a month 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.

Product Name: AVEXP
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: 70a396f791be7b146dc547725c93ee1c
Size: 397 KB
First Published: 2022-06-05 00:00:25 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-04 23:01:19 (a month ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-04 23:01:19 (a month ago)

The signature on aeexp.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%\totalav
%commonappdata%\restoro
%programfiles%\scanguard
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates
%programfiles%\pcprotect
%appdata%\shield antivirus
%sysdrive%\rei
%programfiles%\totalav\savapi\avupdate_backup\savapi4-ave2\win32

ThreatInfo has observed aeexp.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.

Windows 10 99.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for aeexp.dll is Windows 10 with 99.1% 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.

aeexp.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 0x0001be6f
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 378880

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

.text 153088 bytes · 40.4% of section data
MD5 d434fe6e08a3b1df79d5400ba7818957
.rdata 34304 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 981596d5e29a48e2534a015e1f02487d
.data 184320 bytes · 48.6% of section data
MD5 9a554eac7ed0356960e6d68830a915bf
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 2fb16f0924b29e4bdcfe229c870e3c65
.reloc 5632 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 eb28d7f0b3209abb3e5cc4b30e7796a3

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 70a396f791be7b146dc547725c93ee1c.
  • 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.