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aehelp.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-12-10 23:14:38 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-05 23:01:31 (a month ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: AVHELP.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
aehelp.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVHELP. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-05 23:01:31 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | AVHELP |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| MD5: | c14a2ef53263857daed0310e1635aebd |
| Size: | 323 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-10 23:14:38 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-05 23:01:31 (a month ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-05 23:01:31 (a month ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on aehelp.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\scanguard |
| %programfiles%\pcprotect |
| %commonappdata%\restoro |
ThreatInfo has observed aehelp.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 aehelp.dll across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 26.3% 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 aehelp.dll is Windows 10 with 84.2% 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
aehelp.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3c371f87488d9bfa9dc473725adbd0d5
887a4ae5b73250f31bec7c9dbd79eced
a0094cf3421e68c455acfefe2c043117
bec81aae4fd8a316e671d24a0e9f2943
53abaa6cfb0b04205b97af75c9895a6b
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.